The chief purpose of this biography is to help the younger generation and generations to come to know something about the Genealogy of their forefathers and to try and perpetuate the memory of those who have passed on to their reward. Experience has shown that within a comparatively short time children and children's children forget who their forefathers were and where they came from, to say nothing of the interesting events of their lives; and yet all relatives like to know something about those who are of their own kin if only the material can be made available.

We have endeavored to record the names of all, living or dead, ancestors of the three Guebert boys — Christian, William, Henry, and their sister, Sophie Schoenbeck, nee Guebert. Dates and the most important facts in the life of each ancestor and in-law were included wherever available.

We especially wish to thank the 1936 biography writer, Professor Arnold Guebert, for giving us permission to use the 1936 copy in any way we wish. The first four chapters and biography of the first three generation Gueberts were compiled by Professor Arnold Guebert for the 1936 edition. The 1966 writers are so grateful for this information, without it they would have been lost many times.

We wish to thank all those very heartily who have responded so wholeheartedly to our requests for information and thus helped make this biography more complete. Also thanks to the two nieces of Miss Mathilde Guebert for their generous contribution toward the Guebert Biography in memoriam to "Auntie Mathilde."

Again, thank you. May you and your children and your children's children enjoy the Guebert Biography.

MARTHA KRAUSE HANEBUTT
ARTHUR WEGENER

December 31, 1966

THE FAMILY REGISTER

Compiled by Pastor Arnold Guebert

The home of the Gueberts in the old country was the village of Schierin-Eigen, near Buckeburg, in the principality (Fuerstentum) Schaumburg-Lippe (population 42,000), Germany. The name Schaumburg-Lippe no longer appears on most German maps. It was one of the small principalities of which there were hundreds in Germany even 155 years ago. It lay just west of the city of Hannover; and Buckeburg, which still can be found on any good map, was its principal city. Thus the Gueberts were originally Hannoverians and spoke that Low German dialect. High German was spoken only on occasion, though of course, it was used exclusively when writing.

Whether there are still Gueberts in Germany today we do not know. It seems this family was the only one of that name in and around Buckeburg. No letters from any Guebert across the water have even been found. We have a few written by a William Kemker, who was a cousin and lived in Meinsen, Germany. Mathilde Guebert, youngest daughter of pioneer Christian (I) made a trip to Germany in 1912 and stopped off at the home place. She writes as follows: "I was in Schaumburg-Lippe in the year 1912, but I am sorry to say that I did not find any Gueberts there. I was on the farm where my grandparents lived but there were no buildings left on the place, only a little corner of rocks left from the bakeoven.

A Bakeoven Rock

Some other people bought the land. My Kroemer from my mother's side told me that was the only family there by the name of Guebert. There were Ahnefelds, Eggerdings, Davids, and Lohmanns. I surely did enjoy it there. All the buildings on the home place of my mother's folks were still there. My uncle Kroemer passed away several years ago." We agree that it must have been a thrill to stand on the ground once trod by the feet of the forefathers.

We have often wondered what the name "Guebert" really means or from what word it is derived. For the benefit of the later generations we might

add here that in German the name would be spelled "Gubert." In other words the "u" would be umlauted. However, there is no word in the German dictionary which begins with gub. There is the foreign word "Gubernator" which is derived from the Latin and means "helmsman" or "governor"; but we are not ready to advance that as a solution to the problem. Our cousin Beatrice, wife of Prof. H. Grunau of Bronxville, New York, avers that the name might originally have been "Guibert" and had a French origin. Our own guess is that it is derived from Geber, Geburt, or possibly Grueber, but it's any man's guess thus far.

THE IMMIGRANTS

The history of the family in America begins with the immigration of William Guebert (I) and his brother Henry in the year 1850. William was born in 1830 and was, therefore, 20 years old when he came to America. His brother Henry was 17. Just what made these young Germans leave home and country we do not know, but it was undoubtedly the call of America at that time. America was the "Land of Opportunity" to many thousands of Europeans. We must remember also that 1848 was the year of revolutions in Europe; and the strife and unrest caused many to leave that overcrowded and harassed continent and seek their fortune and found a new home in this favored land. Then, too, friends of the Gueberts, the Schriebers, Eggerdings, and others, had settled in Horse Prairie before 1850, and no doubt wrote to their acquaintances in the old country urging them to emigrate. At any rate, the two brothers, together with the Carl Nagel family and perhaps others, started out in the year mentioned. They left behind: their parents, a brother, Christian, and a sister Sophie.

The journey across the ocean lasted nine weeks. This seems an extremely long time to us, but we must not forget that the ships in those days were very small and did not average even 5 miles an hour. They were often buffeted about by the storms for days and the accommodations, particularly for immigrants, were anything but good. An ocean voyage was by no means a pleasure in 1850. These facts will explain, in a measure at least, why very few of the old timers longed to make another trip across the ocean.

The ship of our two immigrants landed at New Orleans. It seems this city was the favorite port of entry for those settling in what was then the West. From New Orleans the newcomers made their way up the Mississippi just as the Saxon immigrants, who founded the Lutheran Missouri Synod, had done eleven years before. They left the boat at St. Louis, Mr., and William, Henry, and Mr. Carl Nagel crossed the river in a ferry and walked the forty miles to Red Bud. They did not have $5.00 between them, all their money having been used for traveling expenses.

Arriving in Red Bud, the new immigrants looked up their friends in Horse Prairie. After they had secured a team and wagon they drove back to St. Louis in order to get their belongings and the rest of the party. Among the members of this group was little Engel Nagel, then nine years old, who seven years later became the wife of William Guebert. The Carl Nagel mentioned here was the father of old Uncle Fred Nagel, who formerly lived east of Red Bud and will be remembered by some of my readers.

Our two young German immigrants soon found work on the farm, Henry for Anton Busse, who lived east of Red Bud and William for Carl Schrieber in Horse Prairie. William could not have stayed at Schriebers very long for in the same year we find him in the employ of Henry McSimmons. The McSimmons farm lay at the southeastern edge of what is now Red Bud. It included 240 acres and constituted the larger part of the Chas. F. Guebert and the Henry W. Guebert estates, at present occupied by Alfred I. Guebert and Herbert Guebert, respectively. The farm extended north to what is now East Market Street. One of the main thoroughfares ran along the west side of this farm, directly south of the former Public School. The house on this farm stood just east of the present rock house, occupied by Herbert Guebert (at 1966 writing occupied by Marvin Guebert). Some of my readers will remember a wind-mill and well about 300 yards east of the present home. That is where the original house stood.

Young William worked for McSimmons for about five years. At this

time, towards the end of 1854, McSimmons was tired of farming and wanted to sell out. Since everything had been taken out of the land and nothing put back in we can guess the reason. He accordingly offered to sell the farm to his trusted hired hand. William, however, was loathe to buy for he had earned probably $150-$200 a year. But therefore said he, in his employ: "I cannot buy this land. I have no money." "You don't need any money," said Mr. McSimmons. "If you want the farm I'll sell it to you without money." Surely the hired man had gained the respect and confidence of his employer. Mr. McSimmons undoubtedly meant that he would be willing to wait for his money, knowing full well that he would get it. The price asked was $5000.00.

William, however, did not like to load himself down with such an enormous debt. He accordingly wrote his brother Christian in Germany asking him to join him in buying the 240 acre farm. It is entirely possible that Christian and the rest of his family intended coming to America anyway. Christian agreed to William's proposition, and so these two brothers purchased the farm, which has remained in the hands of the Gueberts ever since. We have been fortunate enough to secure the original deed which has been well preserved and now lies in a safety deposit box in the First State Bank of Red Bud. Ill. We believe this will interest everyone and therefore, insert a complete copy in the following chapter.

SOME INTERESTING DEEDS

The original deed of the Christian and William Guebert farm reads thus:

Signed Sealed and delivered
in presence of us
W. D. Simpson
State of Illinois
Randolph County

I the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for said
Do hereby certify that Henry McSimmons and Mary his wife whose signatures appears to the foregoing deed of conveyance and who are personally known to me to be the Identical persons who names are subscribed to the said deed has having executed the same this day appeared before me and acknowledged that they had signed sealed and delivered the same as their free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed and Mary Simmons wife of the said Henry McSimmons having been by me examined separate and apart from her said husband acknowledged that she had executed the same and relinquished her right of dower in and to the premises freely

and without any compulsion of her said husband.

The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of January, 1855.

(Signed) W. D. Simpson J. P."

The deed is unique in more respects than one. In the first place it was written entirely in long hand. Even the seal, if we may call it that, is hand drawn. The certification by the Justice of the Peace was evidently written by him for the handwriting is different from the foregoing. The spelling of the words, which we have retained throughout, is also worth noting. The names of the buyers in the original draft always appeared as "Frederick Christian and William Frederick Gubert." Evidently the Justice of the Peace opined that the name Guebert should be inserted also after the name "Christian." At any rate our good Mr. Simpson, J. P., wrote the name between the lines at four different places. We have attempted to show this by placing these in brackets ( ). The reader will note that he spelled the name differently almost every time. Also the name Simmons appears sometimes with and sometimes without the s. It will also be noted that the Mc is missing after the word Mary in the signature. Yet the Mc is quite plain in other instances. Mrs. McSimmons evidently could not write and therefore made only an X. Even this cross looks as though it might have been the only she ever made in her life.

What is of still greater interest is the fact that the amount of "Forty Hundred Dollars" was paid at the time of the transaction. The deed plainly shows that the original price was fifty hundred. One can still see that the FIFTY was erased and the word FORTY written over it. Most likely Mr. McSimmons reduced the price to $4,000.00 ($16.66 per acre) because he was being paid in cash, but a rather puzzling question is where the two brothers got the $4,000.00. That they themselves did not have that much seems certain. Of course, it is possible that the family sold their holdings in Germany and that Christian brought along at least some of the money from the old country. In spite of the evident imperfections in the document it must have been good for no one ever challenged its validity.

On the back of the deed we find these notations:

We have in our possession another deed recording the sale of forty acres of land described thus: the South Half of the West half of the N. E. Quarter of section No. 19, in Township Four, South of Range 8 West. This is the parcel of land lying in the bottom behind Blackjack, south of Red Bud, owned by Henry W. Guebert (now Willard Guebert). It was sold to Mr. McSimmons in 1839 for the grand sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) by one James H. Patterson and his wife Elizabeth. Thus McSimmons paid exactly $1.25 an acre for this land. But there is a reason for that. Students of history will remember that a financial panic and extremely hard times followed the "wildcat" banking and speculation during President Andrew Jackson's administration (1829-1837). This no doubt accounts for the ridiculously low price paid for Illinois land, 17 years after Illinois had become a state.

COMPILED BY PASTOR ARNOLD GUEBERT

THE FIRST THIRTY YEARS IN AMERICA

When Christian came across he brought along the rest of the family, his parents and sister Sophie. This might have been in the latter part of the year 1854. At any rate they were here in the early part of 1855. The father's name was also Christian. (Note: The names Christian, William and Henry occur quite often. In order to avoid confusion we shall dub the Christian pioneer brothers William (1), Henry (1), and Christian (1), though this Christian was really the second of that name.) The father of the three brothers died Aug. 17, 1855 during the first year of his sojourn in America. He lies buried in the cemetery at Horse Prairie. We have found that many of the descendants do not even know that he came to America. His grave is in the north-east corner of the cemetery very near the teacher's residence, and the inscriptions are still plainly legible. He died in his 58th year having been born March 10, 1797. The old grandmother lived 20 years longer. She lies buried in the Lutheran cemetery at Red Bud. The inscription on the tombstone reads: Born Oct. 30, 1799; Died Dec. 3, 1875. Some of our readers may ask why our great-grandparents are not buried in the same graveyard. The reason is simple: St. John's Lutheran Congregation in Red Bud was not organized until 1855 and did not own property until the following year, while Horse Prairie Congregation is much older, having been started already in 1840.

The two brothers, William (1) and Christian (1), divided the farm they had bought into two equal parts, William taking the north half and Christian the south half. This south half, as before stated, had the buildings. The old house was later moved to town just east of the present Heinrich Barbian residence and was long occupied by one Peter Best. The building has since burned down. The present rock house on this farm was built in 1864.

On William's 120 there stood on the present site of the Alfred Guebert residence a log house, which was probably a settler's home before Illinois became a state. A new house and also the present barn were erected in the time in the 60's. The house was later on enlarged and still later (1914) rebuilt by the writer's father, Chas. F. Guebert.

At this juncture we insert a letter found by the writer in a book originally belonging to his grandfather, William Guebert (1). The letter was written in 1881 and gives a resume of the outstanding events in the family's history during the first 30 years in America. Fortunately for us the letter was never mailed and we dare say the "good friend and comrade" never did hear from his old acquaintance in America. Translated into English the letter reads thus:

This letter is certainly interesting. A few comments will not be amiss. In the first place the letter contains several inaccuracies as to dates. William's mother did not die in 1878 as the letter indicates, but in 1875. Likewise, the Lutheran church was not built in 1871 but in 1868.

William further tells us that his wife was Engel Nagel. The marriage took place in 1857. The bride was exactly 16 years old at the time while her husband was 27, thus she was forty and he 51 when the letter was written. Eleven children are mentioned. Two were born after 1881. We shall say more about them and also the brothers of William later. The Schoenbecks referred to died in 1865 and 1866 and are ancestors of the Schoenbecks living in Horse Prairie today. Sophie Schoenbeck (nee Guebert) had three children.

According to the letter, Red Bud had 1700 inhabitants in 1881. This seems rather doubtful to us, although the figures are quite plain. Old timers tell us Red Bud's population was always around 1200. At the present writing it is 1150 (at 1966 writing it is around 2000).

The success achieved by William Guebert (1) is certainly remarkable. He bought the farm in 1855 and by 1881 he had amassed the wealth he speaks of in the letter. 'tis true the period of 25 or 26 years included the time of the Civil War (1861-1865) when farm prices were undoubtedly very high; but it also included the hectic reconstruction years after the war when hard times prevailed. In 1873, for example, the United States was in the midst of the most distressing financial panic the country had yet suffered. We must not remember that the farm was considered a poor one when William bought it. It contained only 120 acres and that the purchase meant the incurrence of a large debt.

Farm machinery was also quite primitive at that time. Binders did not become popular until after the Civil War (1865) and were anything but efficient. The writer's father used to tell that Grandpa Guebert would often get disgusted with the binder and drive down the field without tying a bundle. This meant, of course, that the boys and the hired men had to do all the tying by hand. Another thing we must not forget in this connection is that all farm products had to be hauled to St. Louis or Belleville until 1875. In spite of all these adverse circumstances William and his brothers prospered. This certainly gives evidence of a high degree of energy and efficiency.

The price of land and wheat, of horses and cattle, and the wages of hired help in 1881 are surely illuminating and may well serve as a basis of some interesting comparisons. When William says that some of his land was worth $200.00 an acre, he very likely means some of the land lying within the city limits, and later on sold as lots along what is now East Market Street. The mill mentioned is the present Becker Mill.

The election spoken of in the letter was that of 1880 in which Garfield had followed Ulysses S. Grant. Grant was president from 1869-1877 and is incidentally the only Republican President who occupied the White House for two full terms. It seems the Gueberts were Democrats from the beginning, and it is, therefore more than likely that they did not vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and 1864. When William says he was a candidate for County Judge, this is hardly accurate. The office in question was that of County

Commissioner. Even today a County Commissioner is a "Judge" in southern Illinois. It is interesting to note how philosophically William took his defeat.

The Lutheran Church, which was built in 1867-68 and cost $12,000.00 is the brick church of St. John's Lutheran of Red Bud today. The building was seriously damaged by the cyclone in 1892 and now has a different tower. Extensive alterations and improvements have also been made in the interior of the church, but otherwise it is the same building. Rev. Herman Guebert of Oak Park, Ill., son of William (1), has in his possession the original list of subscriptions for the building of the church. It is headed by William and Christian Guebert with $1,000.00 each. In the letter William says it cost him $2,000.00. This is quite true. He was a member of the collecting committee, perhaps its chairman. When a member of the church could not pay his subscription, William often paid it for him, the member promising to pay him later. Many of these promises were never redeemed and had to be written off as bad debts. This explains the statement in the letter. Incidentally, it was quite an undertaking for so young a congregation to build such a fine church in those early years. It certainly speaks well for the courage and energy of the early Rev. F. Schaller, and his flock, for it was only 10 years since they had built the first church and parsonage and only three years after the Civil War.

The school house, as indicated, was built in 1880 on the foundation of the first school. It stood until 1922 and will be remembered by some of the readers. Though it always had two rooms, it was not until 1901 that a permanent second teacher was called.

William (1) and Christian Guebert (1) were always active church members. We find their names among the charter members of the congregation in 1855. William gave three and Christian one of his boys to the service of the church. When the congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1930, it was reported that seven Gueberts had entered the ministry and that an eighth had died while at college. That a truly Christian spirit dwelt in the early pioneers is further evidenced by the following fragment of a letter, also found among the posthumous papers of the writer's grandfather.

So for the letter. The first storm was undoubtedly due to the rather unsuccessful pastorate of the Rev. H. Lenk, who resigned after less than a year in office. The courageous "helmsman" was none other than the Rev. Geo. Link, who was pastor in Red Bud from 1892-1901, and it was the Rev. H. Lenk, by the way who married the writer's parents in 1891.

The second storm was the cyclone of 1892. This struck the city proper and did considerable damage, though only one person was killed. It seems that a collection was raised for the sufferers, but that many did not appre-

ciate this kindness.

The William Kemker mentioned in the first letter is the cousin spoken of on page 2. As already stated, some of his letters have been preserved. Several of them deal with an inheritance which fell to the lot of the Gueberts. Some of the older relatives will remember the story of this "Erbschaft." It seems that about 1896 or 1897 word was received from Germany that some kind of inheritance had been left to the Gueberts. Excitement ran high for a time, for no one knew just how much it was or what kind of property it could be. After due investigation, however, it turned out to be nothing but a few railroad shares which the father or grandfather had bought at one time and entirely forgotten about. The shares were worth the grand sum of 144 marks, about $36.00 in our money. This was to be divided among the four children, William, Henry, Christian and Sophie. Accordingly, each was to receive $9.00 and since Christian had died by that time, his share was divided among his 12 children, so that each was entitled to about 75c. We feel sure the "Erbschaft" did not materially affect the financial standing of anyone.

The 1966 biography writer received the following. I'm sure it is of interest to all. It was written by Raymond Guebert, son of Arthur and Clara Guebert. Raymond, his wife, and their four children, toured Europe from 1963 to 1965.

CHRISTIAN GUEBERT (I)

Portrait of Christian Guebert in formal attire with bow tie

Christian Guebert, married Engel Kroemer (born 1-21-1835) in 1855. He no doubt knew his bride already in the old country for the Kroemers came from the same community in Germany. As previously stated, this couple occupied the original homestead of the 240 acre farm purchased by the 2 brothers. Christian built the rock house and the old barn in the 60's. The main part of the present barn was erected much later, during the regime of Henry W. Guebert.

Just north of the rock house in what was for a long time an orchard, there was in the early years a beer cellar. The writer's father used to tell a story about this cellar which is too good not to be included here. Most people in town had their own cows at that time. These were driven to the pastures of the various farmers in the

Farm landscape showing buildings and road leading to homestead

vicinity of the city and returned in the evening. For a time a number of cows were pastured on the Chr. Guebert farm. They were driven south on the road we spoke of before, then along a creek or deep "branch" near this orchard and out into the field. One fine day a cave-in occurred at the beer cellar. One of the large barrels holding several hundred gallons of beer burst and the beer ran into this "branch." When the cows came along in

the evening, they saw this amber fluid, tasted it, and found it much to their liking. The drink was not without effect. Soon one could see these otherwise docile kine racing for town with heads and tails in the air frisking about like so many young colts who had just been turned loose. It was some time before the owners could get hold of their milk producers and persuade them to go into the proper stall. Very little milk appeared on the table the next day, but probably it was just as well.

Christian Guebert and wife, Engel, must have been a lover of children and outdoors as church records indicate school picnics were held in their picnic grove. In providing a picnic grove for children of the area, they must have been loved by all. Christian and Engel Guebert had 12 children:

In looking for information on the Guebert family at the Red Bud Public Library, the 1966 biography writers found the following wonderful write-up in "Portrait and Biographical Record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe Counties, year 1894":

Christian F. Guebert was a native of Germany, and a son of Christian and Sophia Guebert, who were also born in the same country. Emigrating to America, their last days were spent in Red Bud, Ill. Their family numbered three sons and a daughter, as follows: Christian, William, Henry and Sophia. The family are all members of the Lutheran Church, and take a very active part in church and benevolent work. The Gueberts are all representative people and are numbered among the leading families in the community in which they have so long resided.

In the common schools, Christian Guebert acquired a good education, and under the parental roof he was reared to manhood. At length he determined to seek a home in America and crossed the Atlantic in 1854. He here married Miss E. Kraemer, and unto them were born thirteen children, twelve of whom reached adult age.

Mr. Guebert was an industrious and enterprising man, and through his untiring labors and perseverance he accumulated nearly an entire section of land in the neighborhood of Red Bud. There he made his home until his death, successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits and placing his land under a very high state of cultivation, thus making it one of the most valuable and desirable farms of the neighborhood. He also took a commendable interest in public affairs, was a warm friend of the common schools and gave all of his children good educational privileges. In politics he was a stalwart supporter of the Democracy, and in religious belief was a Lutheran. His family all belonged to the same church. Mr. Guebert was called to his final rest in 1892, having survived his wife about ten years. They were both active workers in the church, and those who knew them held them in high regard for the many excellencies of character and their sterling worth. Their loss to the community was widely

felt, and it is with pleasure that we present to our readers a record of the lives of people who were so well and favorably known.

Henry W. Guebert, their eldest son, was born in 1856, on the old homestead, which has always been his place of abode, and is dear to him from the associations of his childhood, as well as those of his maturer years. He now owns and operates one hundred and fifty acres, which he has placed under a high state of cultivation. The well tilled fields and many improvements on the place, together with its neat appearance, indicate the thrift and enterprise which is so characteristic of the family.

In 1885 Henry Guebert was united in marriage with Miss Bertha, daughter of Chris Rosenberg, of Monroe County. Their union has been blessed with four children: Rosa, Frieda, Louis, and Edwin. Mr. Guebert has long resided in this locality and is familiar with its history from an early day. He has taken a deep interest in the upbuilding of the community, and has ever borne his part in the work of public advancement.

The mother, who was born 3-21-1835, died on Nov. 16, 1882, from a bosom infection at age 47. Christian remarried in 1887 and moved to town. His second wife was Mrs. Friederika Haendehen, who later lived in Red Bud with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Rabe. She died in 1927. Christian was born 12-15-1825 and died in 1892 at the age of 67.

According to church records of St. John's Lutheran, Red Bud, the first baptism recorded after organization was that of Henry William, first son

Herbert — Rose — Louis — Albert — Frieda
Minna — Adele — Edna — Edwin — Martha
Mrs. Henry Guebert — Theodore — Mr. Henry Guebert — Bertha

of Christian and Engel. Henry W. married Bertha Rosenberg (4-21-1864—12-24-1937) in 1885. Soon after his marriage his father turned the home place over to him. Henry was a very efficient farmer which we see from the fact that he not only bought some land in the Horse Creek bottom, but also a farm in Arkansas as well as the so-called Ohlwine farm, S. and E. of his place. Henry was a quiet and unassuming man, but of sterling character. When the Lutheran school was built in 1922, he donated an acre of land for this purpose. The union of Henry and Bertha was blessed with the following:

Every one of the 12 children grew to maturity which is certainly a remarkable record. Henry died on 12-29-1932 at the age of 76 and his wife died on 12-24-1937 at the age of 73. Both were laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery in Red Bud.

Rose Guebert married Fred Huseman (born 9-13-1883) on 10-19-1921. Rose, so rightly named, is a lover of flowers. Lifelong residents of Red Bud, they are now retired. This union was blessed with a daughter, Anita, born 11-22-1922. Fred had a daughter by his first marriage, Lucille born 9-7-1916, his wife having passed away.

Anita Husemann married Howard Finley (10-14-1922) on 3-3-1946. Howard is an officer in the Missouri Air National Guard, and they reside in Des Peres, Missouri. They have two children, Holly, 2-9-1949, and Thomas, 10-11-1951.

Lucille Husemann married Herbert Dinges. They resided in St. Louis and were blessed with a son Rodney, 9-18-1939. Herbert was killed in Germany in World War II while serving his country. His widow has remarried and she is now the wife of Glenn Horrell (born 10-22-1918), who is owner of Horrell Buick-Pontiac Sales and Service. They reside in Red Bud. There are two children, Kevin, 10-26-1954, and Andrea, 1-17-1957.

Rodney Dinges married Janet Moehrs (born 1-28-1939). Rodney is majoring in Government. There are three girls, Connie Ann, 2-4-1959, Colleen, 11-7-1961, and Catherine, 1-10-1964.

Frieda Guebert, second child of Henry and Bertha, married Frank Hershman (born 1-11-1874) of Loveland, Colorado on 6-24-1927. They resided on a farm near Drake, Colorado, which is near Estes Park, and this union was blessed with two children: Franklin, 12-6-1928, and Velma 2-27-1931. Frieda's husband passed away on 11-17-1950 and she now resides in a small apartment in Loveland.

Franklin Hershman married Phyliss Ann Jeffus (born 5-23-1931 at Brawley, California, raised in Oberlin, Kansas,) on 8-11-1963. They live in Englewood, Colorado, and his occupation is dry wall application. They have a daughter, Holly Ann, 7-28-1964. Franklin has two children by a previous marriage to Dorothy Sanzenbocker: Linda Jane, 12-15-1955, and Michael Owen, 11-25-1957. Franklin served in U. S. Army for a time in Germany. Quite a few years ago he had the misfortune of breaking a leg while on a skiing trip in the Colorado mountains. This didn't stop him from driving

alone through the western states and Canada, returning to Denver in time to remove the cast.

Velma Hershman married Dan Danielson at Loveland, Colorado, on 1-1-1960. They reside on the above mentioned farm near Drake, Colo. Dan is a spray painter and they have two girls, Sharon Christine, 12-11-1960, and Janet Lynn, 9-17-1964.

Louis, third child of Henry and Bertha, first lived for a number of years on the above mentioned Ohlwine place, where his sister, Rosa, kept house for him. He then married Aleen Steffen (born 4-16-1890) on 6-11-1922. In 1926 he purchased the old Rieke homestead. He accumulated 243 acres of land in and around Red Bud. He obtained the original tract of nice land his father, Henry W., owned in Arkansas. He has since acquired more acreage and now owns a section of valuable land near Fisher, Arkansas. Louis and his wife are both in retirement on their farm south of Red Bud. There are four children: Vernon, 4-24-1923, Clifford, 9-10-1926—1-3-1966, and Jeanette, 3-17-1933, and Edna Mae, 5-5-1934.

Vernon lives at home with his parents and farms the home place. Clifford, after serving several years in the Armed Forces and working with heavy equipment through the Southern States, farmed the Arkansas tract mentioned above. Along with some rented land it totaled some 1,600 acres. He married the former Louise Reed of Louisiana. They have no children of their own although Louise has two children by a previous marriage, Robert and Dorothy Hixson. Clifford, after an extended illness, passed into eternal rest on 1-3-1966, and was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery in Waldenburg, Arkansas.

Jeanette Guebert married Donald Smith of St. Louis on 6-9-1962. They reside in their home in south St. Louis. Donald served with the U. S. Air Force in Korea. He is a very gifted vocalist, and is employed with the Southwestern Freight Bureau. There are two girls, Cynthia Kay, 11-1-1963, and Christina Gay, 7-30-1965.

Edna Mae Guebert married Ronald Kurth of St. Louis on 9-22-1956. Ronald is an electrical engineer employed with Sverdrup & Parcel. They reside in St. Louis and there are two children: Laura Ann, 11-9-1958, and Michael Allen, 3-24-1960.

Edwin Guebert, fourth child of Henry and Bertha, married Anna Mueller (born 12-14-1890) of Steeleville, Ill. on 11-29-1922. They reside in Red Bud and Edwin was engaged chiefly in the carpenter trade. Edwin is one of the Gueberts who was called to the colors during World War I and stationed in Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky. Some years ago he had the misfortune of losing his arm in a molasses press, but got along well doing most everything which I think was great. They now live in retirement. This union was blessed with two children: Learose, 9-2-1923, and Edwin Frederick Jr., 9-23-1925. A striking feature of this family is that all members have their birthday in September.

Learose Guebert married Wilmer Jacobs (born 3-19-1924) on 8-7-1953. They reside on a farm near Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. Wilmer is a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. They are blessed with three children: Ann Margaret, 7-4-1955, Steven Wilmer, 6-22-1956, and Lois Emily, 7-21-1961.

Edwin Jr. married Nina Hanebutt (born 2-19-1926) on 10-16-1946. He was in the U. S. Army and served in Korea. He and his family reside on their

farm north of Red Bud. Nina is also employed at St. Clement's Hospital. Edwin Jr., like his father, had the misfortune of losing an arm. He lost it in a hay bailer. With his handicap he is still a happy person and willingly does a tremendous amount of labor. There are six children.

Barbara is attending Seward Teachers College in the first year of college. Daniel, Robert, William and Mark are the sixth male generation of Gueberts.

Albert, fifth child of Henry and Bertha, married Mamie (Marie) Homrighausen (born 12-2-1891) on 8-31-1919. They farmed on the Homrighausen home place NW of Red Bud until 1947, and moved to their home in Red Bud where they lived in retirement. Albert for a time was a board member of the Red Bud Community Unit School District. Albert passed away on 11-17-1965. The union was blessed with four children: Elvera, 3-30-1920, Eulalia, 2-4-1924, Milton, 8-18-1926—7-9-1937, and Clarence, 9-30-1930.

Elvera Guebert graduated from Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in 1942, Barnes Hospital School of Physical Therapy in 1948, Washington University School of Nursing B. S. Degree in 1951, and also the Washington University Post Graduate Studies. During World War II she served in the U. S. Navy Nurse Corps in the Pacific area and from 1950-1953 she was in the U. S. Navy Women's Specialists Corps. She is presently employed as an instructor at Washington University School of Physical Therapy and Special School District, St. Louis County. She remains single, choosing the career life.

Eulalia Guebert married N. Hillis Arnold (born 7-9-1915 in Beach, North Dakota) on 6-10-1951. Eulalia is a graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing. Hillis is Professor of Sculpture at Monticello College, Godfrey, Illinois. They reside in Kirkwood, Missouri, and there are two girls: Katherine Ann, 5-30-1955, and Caroline Marie, 4-17-1957.

Milton Guebert died 7-9-1937 after an attack of appendicitis, and laid to rest in the St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery.

Clarence married Marjorie Pauline Cullins (born 3-30-1932) on 1-24-1953 at Mt. Vernon, Ill. He owns and farms the Homrighausen home place. He is presently a board member of the Red Bud Community Unit School District, serving as secretary. From 1954-56 he was in the U. S. Army serving in Germany. There are two children: Stephen Clarence, 2-25-1957, and Patricia Lee, 7-19-1959, both being sixth generation Gueberts.

Martha Guebert, sixth child of Henry and Bertha, is unmarried. Presently, she is a companion of Mrs. David P. Wohl, well-known philanthropist. They reside on the 15th floor of an elegant high-rise apartment in St. Louis, Mo., overlooking a magnificent view of beautiful Forest Park, also Luther Tower and Concordia Seminary.

Herbert Guebert married Estella Werre (born 1-1-1902) of Steeleville on 4-6-1947. Herbert farmed on the Christian (I) homestead, later becoming owner. Before his marriage, his sister, Martha, kept house for him, and they completely remodeled the interior of the over 100 year old house into a

modern home. Herbert and wife, Estella, are now living in retirement in their new home in Red Bud.

Adele, eighth child of Henry and Bertha, married Gustave Krause (born 7-27-1885) on 10-15-1922. They farmed on the Krause home place south of Ruma. He is a World War I veteran having been stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky. Dad is a very energetic worker, kept his farm and everything in tip top shape, and is always willing and ready to help others. Mother's hobby is crocheting afghans, so far having finished 25 in various color combinations, and quilting. This union was blessed with two children: Erwin Paul, 8-23-1923, and Martha 9-25-1928. Mom and Dad are now retired and live in a home built on the home place.

Erwin Paul married Dorothy Marie Junge (born 10-3-1930) on 2-2-1952. They farm on the Krause home place. During World War II Erwin was in the U. S. Marines serving in the Pacific area. Concerning the famous flag raising on Iwo Jima — Erwin was dug in at the base of Mt. Surbachi on Iwo Jima with the V Amphibious Corps which furnished communications between the general and the front lines. When someone noticed the flag being raised on the crest of the volcano, most everyone in the area fired off their rifles as a sort of salute. The men in the front lines farther up the island thought there was an invasion from the rear after hearing all the firing in the rear areas. A very short time later most line companies in the area held a hurried rifle inspection and all men with warm rifle barrels were busted one stripe if rank for disrupting the battle in the front lines. Near his foxhole a few days later, Erwin attended the real flag raising ceremony securing the island. He returned home in 1946 having never received one day's leave at home in four years of service. Erwin and Dorothy are blessed with four children: Donna Kay, 8-7-1954, Mark Richard, 1-11-1957, Dale Alan, 1-15-1962, and Lynn Marie, 3-29-1963.

Martha — that's me — married Elroy Hanebutt (born 8-22-1921) on 8-27-1950. We farm near Ruma. Elroy was in the U. S. Army in World War II serving as an airplane mechanic in India and has circled around the world leaving and coming home. We have no children although at the present time we are in the midst of home study and analysis; if we are approved by the Lutheran Child Welfare Agency, the time might come, God willing, when we will be blessed with an adoptive child.

Edna, ninth child of Henry and Bertha, married Herbert Wegener (born 5-21-1897) on 4-23-1933. They lived south of Ruma since 1936. Herbert, a good hearted person, is the father of my partner, Arthur Wegener, in this new adventure of ours getting the Guebert biography up to date. Herbert is retired from the trucking business and Edna enjoyed quilting immensely. After a lingering illness, and after once complaining of her plight, a virtuous example which she has set for all of us to follow when ill, Aunt Edna passed into eternal rest on 1-21-1966. This union was blessed with two children: Arthur, 7-21-1934, and Pearl, 4-26-1938.

Arthur Wegener married Dolly Asher (born 5-25-1934) of St. Louis on 11-27-1954. Arthur is a good humored person and everyone enjoys having him around. They reside in their new home near his dad and Arthur is employed at the ABC Metal Products in Red Bud learning the tool and die trade. There are three children: Debra Sue, 11-24-1955, Donald Herbert, 8-18-1957, and Patricia Lynn, 11-13-1961.

Pearl Wegener married Norman May (born 9-20-1935) on 2-2-1957. Norman is engaged in farming several hundred acres near Fulls, Illinois. Both love to go horse back riding. Norman served in the U. S. Army. They have two children: Kerry Dean 4-22-1959, and Kimberly Ann, 7-24-1960.

Bertha, tenth child of Henry and Bertha, married Fred Cording on 8-21-1937 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fresno, California. They took a 36-day ocean voyage through the Panama Canal and travelled nine months in Europe. They spent some time with Fred's relatives and friends in Germany and also visited the Guebert ancestral home town in Buckeberg, Germany. Fred was employed in Fresno and California hotels. He was also part owner and operated the Subway Lunch. She and Fred were always willing helpers. Their home was open to everyone. Some 30 people, including service men, their families and homeless children, were cared for. Mathilde Guebert spent her last five months with her. Bertha was a student hostess at the Lutheran Service Center in Fresno. She attended Fresno City College and graduated in 1956, a licensed vocational nurse. Later they owned and operated a ranch in Clovis. Fred passed away in February of 1961 and was laid to rest in Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno. As of June 1966, Bertha is on her way to Red Bud to make her home. If her plans materialize, she will build a home for retired people on the Henry W. Guebert homestead.

Theodore, eleventh child of Henry and Bertha, married Amelia Blumenschein (born 5-21-1934) of Maryville Ohio, on 5-19-1929 and lives on the Ohlwine farm which has a spacious rock house. They have remodeled it into a beautiful modern home. Teddy and Amelia have two exceptional events, they were blessed with the only Guebert twins and triplets in existence. Teddy is an efficient farmer, this is evident from the fact that he not only bought the place he lives on, but also the Christian (I) home place, in addition to raising a large family. Teddy and Amelia are interested in church and its various organizations. The Ruma dart ball boys have quite a time with Uncle Teddy when they play his team. Teddy and Amelia are blessed with seven children:

Eula — Eugene — Eunice

Ruby Anne married Paul Hering (born 2-20-1928) on 6-13-1953. Paul was in the U. S. Infantry and fought in the famous so called Punch Bowl Battle in Korea at a time when the weather was far below zero. He is now employed as a truck driver for Cassens Transport Co. They reside in Staunton, Ill., and are blessed with five children: David Paul, 11-9-1955, Paula Anne, 3-28-1957, Karen Sue, 7-15-1958, John William, 11-28-1959, and Mary Beth, 12-27-1965.

Willard resides with his parents on the home place and farms. He is single. He was in the U. S. Army serving in the States from 1953-55.

Marvin married Elaine Hahn of Dewitt, Nebraska, (born 10-20-1937) on

9-13-1958. They live on the Christian (I) homestead. He farms and is also employed with the Red Bud Oil Company. Marvin served in the U. S. Marines from 1954-57 being stationed for a time in Japan. Elaine is a graduate of the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis. They have three children: Toby Wayne, 10-10-1959, Timothy Allan, 4-30-1961, Susan Marie, 10-6-1962, all being the sixth generation of Gueberts living on this farm.

Marion, a twin of Marvin, married Roger W. Knop (born 12-10-1934) on 11-23-1957. He is a retail clerk for Western Auto in Chester, Ill., where they bought a home. Roger was in the U. S. Army Reserve from 1957-63. There are three boys: William R., 9-22-1958, Terry Lee, 1-30-1960, and Kenneth P., 7-19-1961.

Eula, one of the triplets, graduated from Seward Teachers College, class of 1963, and now teaches at the Lutheran School in Crystal Lake, Illinois, grade 2.

Eunice, the other triplet girl, is a graduate of River Forest Teachers College, class of 1963, and now teaches at the Lutheran School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, grade 3.

Eugene, the triplet boy, married Sharon Allard (born 10-23-1945) of Prairie du Rocher on 2-19-1966. They reside in a mobile home in Red Bud and he is employed with the Illinois State Hwy. Dept. Eugene enlisted in the U. S. Marines 1958-62 and served for a time at the American Embassy in London, England.

Minnie, youngest child of Henry and Bertha Guebert, married Clarence W. Frick (born (1-21-1906) on 7-5-1928 in Fort Collins, Colorado. After their marriage they lived in Red Bud and he managed and later owned the Frick Equipment Company. For a time he served on the board of directors of the Red Bud Community Unit School District as President of the Board. They now reside in Sparta, Ill., and Clarence is employed at Sparta Equipment Co. Uncle Clarence is very amiable and together with Aunt Min loves to travel, having motored through the Western States numerous times, also travelled the Eastern States and Canada. There were four children. Evelyn Rose, 4-22-1935, Carole Ann, 3-21-1938, Susan Alice, 4-13-1939, and Edward Clarence, 11-3-1941.

Evelyn Rose Frick married Pastor Gordon Gross (born 4-1-1932) on 8-19-1956 at Long Island New York. Pastor Gross is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, class of 1957. He is now pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memphis, Tenn. Evelyn is a graduate of the Barnes Hospital School of Nursing. There are four children: Natalie Ruth, 3-18-1957, Christine Marie, 9-15-1958, Thomas W., 3-13-1960, and Gerald Mark, 5-1-1963.

Carole Ann Frick married Donald Meyer (born 9-28-1934) of St. Louis on 5-15-1964. Carole Ann graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Business Administration. Donald is employed and they reside and they reside in St. Charles, Mo.

Susan Alice Frick married Carl Heppler (born 2-11-1932) of St. Louis on 4-2-1960. Susan also graduated from the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. The family resides in Sacramento, California, where Carl is a Staff Analyst. They have a son, Kurt William, 8-2-1963.

Edward Clarence Frick died on 6-27-1942 of a heart condition, reaching the tender age of eight months.

Wilhelmina Guebert, second child of Christian (I) and Engel, married Ernst Salger II (born 9-14-1849). They lived on the Salger home place south of Prairie Lutheran Church and farmed. They were blessed with five children: Minna, 12-10-1876, Sophie, 8-28-1880, Anna, 3-18-1882, Ernst III, 5-20-1886, and Emma, 7-8-1892. Wilhelmina passed away on 4-2-1909, and Ernst II, on 10-2-1916. Both are at rest in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Minna married Conrad Rowald, who was born on 8-24-1876. They farmed in Prairie and were blessed with a son, William, born 7-16-1899, who died at the age of 18 from the effects of pneumonia on 12-12-1918. Minna died on 6-17-1908, age 31. Conrad remarried and passed away on 3-25-1945.

Sophie married Ernst F. Hartman (born 7-19-1878) on 11-18-1906. They resided in Steeleville and he worked in the shoe factory. They were blessed with three sons: Alfred, 4-19-1908, Cleophas, 1-31-1913, Walter, 12-4-1922. Sophie passed away on 7-31-1964, and Ernst on 12-2-1953. Both are laid to rest in Steeleville.

Alfred married Corrine Quillman (born 12-4-1907) on 6-28-1930. He is a shoe worker and they live in Percy. They were blessed with a son, Keith Dale, 4-16-1936. Keith Dale married Margorie Blair on 4-19-1957. He is a construction worker and they reside in Percy. There are two children: Debra Jean, 3-16-1958, and Mark Dale, 4-22-1960.

Cleophas married Elvera Knipping on 9-5-1940, and resided in Steeleville. This union was blessed with a son, Larry, 12-17-1944. Larry is now serving in the U. S. Army. Cleophas passed away on 8-2-1963.

Walter Hartman married Mildred Thies (born 7-8-1927). He is a carpenter, and his wife works in the shoe factory. They reside in Steeleville, Ill. There are three children: Dennis, 3-3-1947, Patsy, 2-28-1952, and Bonnie, 2-17-1960.

Anna Salger, third child of Wilhelmina and Ernst, married Fred Hartman (born 10-11-1874) on 9-14-1902 in Horse Prairie. They were farmers having farmed near Red Bud and Evansville. They were blessed with two children: Paul, 12-25-1904, and Selma, 2-11-1907. Fred passed away on 5-25-1955. and Anna on 1-31-1964. Both are at rest in the Baldwin Lutheran Cemetery.

Paul Hartman married Elizabeth Guebert (born 11-25-1906) on 3-4-1928. He is employed at Prestons in Baldwin. They were blessed with nine children:

Oliver Hartman was married to Charlotte Henrichs (born 4-21-1932) of Sparta on 8-21-1948. They had three daughters, Charlotte Ann 8-22-1949, Carol Jean, 8-8-1950, and Marcia, 12-24-1955. Oliver was in the trucking business and was killed in a car-truck accident on 1-9-1957. Charlotte remarried Ezra Kissel on 8-19-1963.

Gilbert married Dorothy Buckles (born 5-2-1936) of Holyoke, Colorado, on 2-27-1955. They have three sons, Randy, 12-22-1955, Terry, 2-28-1957, and Craig, 5-24-1963. They reside in Baldwin, and he is employed as parts manager at Ratz Motor Co. in Red Bud.

Paul Jr. married Barbara Westbrook (born 3-29-1938) of Granite City.

Illinois on 8-29-1955. They have six children: Vivian, 6-5-1957, Tina, 10-15-1958, Robbie, 12-25-1959, Mathew, 1-31-1961, John, 4-27-1962 and Mary Beth 12-26-1963. They reside in Baldwin, and he is employed at Sparta Printing Co., in Sparta.

Leroy married Ardell Wetzler (born 1-10-1938) of Waterloo on 6-8-1957. They have a son, Jeffrey, 3-6-1960. Leroy is employed in the Insurance (Agent) Business and they reside in Waterloo.

Freeman married Dorothy Kay Nelson (born 7-16-1942) of Warsaw, North Carolina on 8-27-1960. They have a daughter, Coleen Tracy, 7-31-1961. They reside in Red Bud and he is employed at Dehne Supermarket in Baldwin.

Donald married Shirley Kueker (born 8-13-1937) of Red Bud on 3-3-1957. They have two sons, Kevin, 5-11-1959, and Keith, 1-12-1966. Donald is employed at Western Auto in Red Bud as a radio and TV technician, and they reside in Red Bud.

Elizabeth Hartman married James Bartram (born 2-14-1941). He was employed at McNair Metal in Murphysboro until he became ill with Bright's Disease and died 6-24-1964. This union was blessed with two girls, Debbie 11-7-1959, and Lucinda 8-3-1962. She remarried Karnel Phegley (born 7-27-1538) of Modoc, Ill. on 11-23-1965. They reside in Baldwin and he is employed at Lockey Stove Plant.

Richard Hartman passed away on 5-10-1942.

Vera Lee Hartman married Kenneth Kern (born 9-15-1931) of Evansville on 1-13-1962. They reside in Red Bud and he is employed at A & P Tea Co., in E. St. Louis. They have two girls, Bernadette 12-4-1962, and Florence 2-25-1964.

Selma Hartman married Louis Rehmer (born 9-7-1905) on 11-24-1928. At first they farmed, but now Louis works at the Amercian Furnace Factory in Red Bud. They reside in Baldwin and this union was blessed with two children: Melvin 7-15-1931, and Melba 7-1-1941.

Melvin was united in marriage to Lela Furhop (born 12-12-1935), on 2-7-1955. He drives a truck for Behnken, Inc., of New Athens. They live in Baldwin. There are four children: Cindy 11-29-1956, Crystal Lynn 12-29-1958—2-11-1959, Janna Sue 8-26-1961, and Terrell 3-4-1963.

Melba Rehmer married Dale Luthy (born 7-29-1942) on 10-28-1962. They reside in Baldwin and he works at the comic book plant at Sparta. They have a daughter, Susan Marie, 9-7-1965.

Ernst Salger III married Emma Koester (born 6-10-1886) on 9-12-1909. They farmed on the Salger home place. Ernst is still quite active, and spending the evening of his life with his children. His wife passed away on 4-19-1949. This union was blessed with eight children:

Walter Salger married Helen Block (born 2-27-1913) on 9-4-1932. He is an implement dealer and they reside in Prairie. There are four children: Vernon 1-28-1935—1-30-1935, Donald 1-2-1937, Marilyn 5-29-1942, and Elaine 7-2-1945.

Vernon Salger died when he was two days old.

Donald Salger married Verla Ress (born 3-18-1938) of Chester on 11-27-1958. Donald is a mechanic in his father's business and they reside in

Prairie. There are three children: Donald Ray 8-17-1959, Karen Sue 4-20-1962, and Brenda Kay 5-19-1965.

Marilyn Salger, being in a car accident, died on 9-18-1959 at the age of 17. She is at rest in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Elaine Salger became the wife of Wm. Ray Cunningham (born 8-3-1939) on 4-24-1965. He works at the Sparta Printing Co.

Paul Salger married Leona Schoenbeck (born 3-30-1916) on 11-1-1935. He is a farm machinery dealer and they reside in Prairie. There are six children: Dorothy L. 3-7-1937, Harvey P. 11-11-1938, Glenn A. 5-1-1942, Betty J. 2-12-1944, Irene M. 2-7-1950, and Shannon D. 8-29-1955.

Dorothy L. Salger married Billy L. Happel (born 5-23-1931). He is a grade school teacher and they reside in Belleville, Ill. There are three children: Susan 8-22-1956, Cathy 6-1-1960, and Keith 9-6-1962.

Harvey P. Salger married W. Joan Green (born 12-30-1942) in Enid Oklahoma on 10-20-1963. He is a 1st lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force.

Glenn A. Salger is in the U. S. Army. He is presently a student in Helicopter Training School.

Betty Jean Salger married Ronald G. Fehr (born 4-6-1943) on 12-28-1963. They are both office workers in St. Louis and reside in the Red Bud area.

Linda Salger married Arnold Rehmer (born 8-6-1903) on 11-25-1937. They are farming and live on the Rehmer home place northeast of Red Bud. They were blessed with four children: Emily Ruth 11-29-1938, Wayne Fred 1-8-1941, Edgar Paul 9-27-1944, and Wanda Mae 8-17-1950.

Emily was united in marriage to Melvin Hanebutt (born 1-29-1926) on 11-29-1964. They live on his farm near Ruma, having recently built a new home. Their first child, Jane Marie, was still born on 9-18-1965 and laid to rest in the Ruma Lutheran Cemetery.

Wayne Fred Rehmer graduated from Concordia Teachers College, class of 1964, with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He is now principal and teacher of Bethany Lutheran School in Chicago.

Edgar Paul Rehmer attended Concordia Teachers College. He is now serving his internship and teaching at St. Paul Lutheran School in Janesville, Wisconsin. He will return to Concordia next term and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967.

Ruth Salger married Victor Langrehr (born 9-11-1914) on 10-6-1945. They reside in their home in Prairie and he is employed at AFCO in Red Bud. Ruth is an accomplished seamstress. This union was blessed with a son, Charles 7-22-1954. Charles and the writer have one thing in common, each has the same kind of Wurlitzer double manuel organ with pedals. Charles is quite an accomplished player. He takes organ lessons from Miss Louie Schuette,a very dedicated and faithful teacher of Prairie Lutheran School.

Friedrich Salger married Anita Stellhorn (born 8-31-1923) on 8-19-1944. They farm in Prairie near the Lutheran Church and are blessed with six children: Jo Ann 6-27-1945, Friedrich 1-25-1947, Carol 12-17-1949, Wesley 10-8-1951, Leonard 6-8-1954, and Rosalyn 3-28-1958.

Jo Ann is employed as a secretary in St. Louis.

Friedrich is employed at American Furnace Co. in Red Bud.

Ernst Salger IV married Elda Buch (born 12-28-1921) on 7-24-1949. He farms on the home place, and they were blessed with five children, being

the 5th Salger generation living on this farm: Charlene Ann 8-19-1950, Shirley Marie 12-12-1951, Kenneth Dale 8-9-1955, and twins, Dennis Louis and David Paul, born 8-31-1959.

Edwin Salger married Bernice Stellhorn (born 10-27-1925) on 10-13-1946. They live in Prairie and he is employed as a truck driver. There are six children: Edwin Gary 7-11-1947, Judith Ann 3-27-1949, Marian Ruth 10-1-1950, Danny Paul 3-21-1954, Darrell Edward 2-28-1959, and Genelle Marie 3-6-1965.

Edwin Gary Salger is presently serving in the U. S. Army.

Norman Salger married Gloria Goetting (born 2-10-1933) on 8-27-1950. They reside in their home in Prairie and he is a carpenter. A girl Cheryl Lynn was born 7-2-1951.

Emma Salger, youngest child of Wilhelmina and Ernst Salger II married William Guebert (born 6-4-1889) in 1916 and lived on the old Bremer farm directly north of the Guebert home place also on the ridge. This farm was bought by his mother in 1909. In 1938 William bought 100 acres of land being just west of the present farm. It was the former Herman Eggerding property. In 1949 William and Emma moved to Red Bud into a new home where they resided until William's death. On 10-28-1962, after an extended illness, William passed on and was laid to rest in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie. Emma, his wife, then went to live with her daughter. Emma were blessed with a son, Alfred E. born 8-15-1920.

Alfred E. Guebert married Elda Luemester (born 10-22-1920) on 10-31-1941. They lived with his parents for a few years and farmed. He has worked for the Randolph Service Co. for 10 years and in the meantime also managed the farm. At present he is Secretary Manager of the Horse Prairie Mutual Ins. Co., operates a trucking business and is a director on the board of the First National Bank, Red Bud, Ill. They now reside in the home built just west of the original home. Alfred E. and Elda were blessed with two children: Alfred J. 12-30-1942, and Carol E. 10-8-1945.

Alfred J. on 8-22-1964 married Norma Todd of Murphysboro (born 7-8-1944). He attended S. I. U. at Carbondale for one year and during the winter of 1963 and 1964 took his military training with Uncle Sam. He and the family now reside on the home place and farm. The old farm house was completely remodeled into a modern home. They have a son, Michael Scott, born 9-11-1965, being the fourth generation living in this home. Also Michael Scott is the seventh male generation of Christian and Sophia Guebert, nee Kaerke. He is the only male descendant at present to carry on the John and Mary Guebert tree.

Carol E. Guebert is presently employed with Laclede Steel, the Engineering Dept. 9, in St. Louis.

Caroline Guebert, third child of Christian (I) and Engel was married to Henry F. Liefer (born 7-10-1853) on 8-28-1879. Since there were so many Henrys, he was known as the "Church Liefer" because he lived close to the Horse Prairie Lutheran Church. This farm is now in the Liefer name for four generations. The ground on which the church stands originally belonged to the Liefer farm. Caroline died on 3-24-1933 and her husband died on 6-17-1949. Both are at rest in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. They were

blessed with eleven children:

Emma died from diphtheria at the age of 16. Her parents had just bought her a new organ. She was on her third lesson when she died. Since the Lord had already taken six of their infants into eternal rest Caroline and Henry's hearts must have been filled with sorrow when they had to give up Emma after having reached her middle teens. The organ, now 70 years old, is still in excellent shape and graces the living room in the home of Theodore Liefer in Campbell Hill. While visiting the home of Theodor and wife, the writer enjoyed playing several hymns on this organ.

Theodor Liefer married Wilhelmine Ehlers (born 4-16-1894) of Wine Hill on 8-18-1912. They farmed near Campbell Hill. Wilhelmine died on 1-5-1928. Their home was blessed with three children: Roger 7-15-1915—7-30-1917, Leona Caroline 1-20-1917 and Herbert Louis 7-15-1918.

Roger died of the summer fever at the age of 2.

Leona Caroline Liefer married Arnold Lange (born 2-5-1907) on 9-21-1935. The Langes are engaged in farming near Campbell Hill, Ill. There are three children, the first child, a girl, was stillborn on 5-18-1937, Lester Theodore 10-16-1939 and Carolyn Mary 10-20-1944.

Lester Theodore Lange was united in marriage on 6-6-1964 to Carolyn Jean Rathert (born 2-28-1946). They are engaged in farming near Campbell Hill.

Carolyn Mary Lange was united in marriage on 8-17-1963 to David Dyson (born 3-5-1939). Mr. Dyson is employed by the State of Illinois Youth Commission as a Forestry Camp Director. They have a daughter, Tammy Carol, born 6-30-1964.

Herbert Louis Liefer was united in marriage on 8-25-1940 to Bertha Marie Lange (born 11-1-1910). They are engaged in farming and have six children: Arlin Theodore 3-29-1941, Rosa Marie 5-1-1942, Roger Wm. 8-26-1943, Eldean Ann 12-1-1946, Dale Herbert 1-19-1950, and Marla Sue 10-24-1958.

Arlin Theodore Liefer was united in marriage on 9-7-1962 to Lorraine Zrillie (born 3-25-1945) of Newburgh, New York, where the family now resides. There are two children, Ronald Eric 3-26-1964, and Patti Jo 5-27-1965.

Rosa Marie Liefer was united in marriage on 12-19-1964 to Glen M. Bartens (born 2-16-1942). They are engaged in farming in the Steeleville area.

Roger Wm. Liefer at the present time is in the Air Force stationed in France.

Theodore Liefer's first wife having passed on, he on 1-22-1940 married Rose Marie Weitzel, nee Klingelberg, (born 6-15-1892 in Maeystown, Ill.). They are now retired and live in Campbell Hill.

Emil Liefer married Linda Rehmer (born 2-26-1898) on 5-16-1920. They are now living in retirement in Red Bud, having built a new house there. They were blessed with four children: Elmer 2-6-1923, Melvin 5-19-1925, Norbert 3-25-1928, and Lorraine 10-17-1935.

Elmer married Norma Koester (born 1-23-1926) of Evansville on 10-28-1951. Elmer farms the Liefer home place and there are four children: Roger Dale 7-11-1953, Marlen Paul 3-11-1955, Curtis Jay 1-13-1959, and Joyce

Marie 4-10-1964.

Melvin died 3-3-1932 from an infection in his throat at the age of 7. His parents had taken him to the doctor that morning, but he suddenly died that afternoon in the arms of his father.

Norbert Liefer married Ruby Koester (born 4-11-1933) on 5-4-1952. They reside on a farm in the Prairie vicinity and have four children: Carol Jane 8-7-1954, Ronnie Lee 12-10-1957, Janel Marie 11-27-1961, and Donna Jean 2-8-1966.

Lorraine Liefer became the wife of William Koenigstein (born 7-20-1932) on 7-15-1962. He is a farmer and lives at Red Bud and they have a son, Kevin Wm., 10-13-1965.

Alvin C. Liefer studied for the ministry and graduated from Concordia Seminary, class of 1929. He is at present pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Uvalde, Texas. He married Malinda Lange (born 12-25-1904) on 7-6-1929 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We note Alvin and wife have their birthdays on the same date and year. They were blessed with four children: Faith Annette 10-10-1932, James Arnold 3-30-1937, Verona Mae 5-21-1939, and Karen Lucille 4-4-1942.

Faith Annette Liefer is presently at home with her parents.

James Arnold is living in El Paso, Texas, and single.

Verona Mae Liefer married Dr. Curtis D. Sander, D.V.M., of Waukon, Iowa, on 11-12-1960 in San Benito, Texas. They are presently living in Waukon, Iowa, and there are two children, Todd Curtis 10-3-1962, and Sylvia Marie 6-2-1965.

Karen Lucille Liefer married James R. Bernstein of Albany, Texas, on 2-14-1964. He is an oilfield employee and they reside in Albany. They have a son, Brent Richard, born 3-1-1965.

Sophie Guebert, fourth child of Christian (I), was married to Fred Buch (born 10-10-1859) on 11-8-1883. They lived on their farm in the Prairie community and were blessed with nine children.

Sophie passed into eternal rest on 1-25-1925 and her husband on 5-18-1920. Both are at rest in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Mathilde Buch married Henry Lucht (born 11-14-1885) on 11-8-1908. He was a teacher and salesman and resided in Baldwin, Illinois. They were blessed with five children: Esther 9-13-1910, Elda 7-5-1913, Friedrich 2-16-1918, Annieta 3-7-1920, and Theodor 2-21-1926. Mathilde died on 12-23-1934 at the age of 50 and is buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at Baldwin. Henry died in June of 1966.

Esther Lucht married Louis Buch on 11-19-1961. He is a retired farmer and they live in Red Bud.

Elda Lucht is a teacher and a Parish Mission Worker at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Mo. She is single.

Friedrich Lucht changed his name to Frederic J. Locke in 1951. He is a research chemist. He married Dorothy Kershaw on 10-12-1957. Being a doctor, he has been written up in the following: Chemical Who's Who,

American Men of Science, Who's Who in the East, and International Who's Who in Commerce and Industry. They reside in East Long Meadow, Massachusetts.

Annieta Lucht married John Salsman (born 3-2-1920) on 9-6-1942. He was a sheet metal worker and they were blessed with three children: Shirley Mae 7-30-1943, David Lee 12-21-1946, and Sharon Ann 1-18-1951. Annieta is employed as a school librarian in Phoenix, Arizona. Her girls, Shirley Mae and Sharon Ann, reside in Phoenix, and David Lee resides in St. Louis, Mo.

Theodore Lucht married Elizabeth Prosser on 6-18-1964. Theodore is a civil engineer and Elizabeth is a mechanical engineer. They reside in Washington, D. C.

Caroline Buch, second child of Sophie and Fred, remained single. She did domestic work and was also employed in the food department at the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis. She died on 7-4-1954 and was laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery at Horse Prairie.

Bertha Buch married Oscar Schrieber (born 11-25-1888) on 9-11-1911. He was a farmer and is now retired. Bertha died on 3-25-1948 and is at rest in the Lutheran Cemetery at Prairie. They were blessed with two girls, Goldie 10-19-1913, and Bernice 9-21-1920.

Goldie married Walter Rehmer (born 7-3-1907) on 9-2-1934. They farm in the Prairie community and have two girls, Darlene 5-5-1941, and Mary Lou 7-18-1950.

Darlene Rehmer became the wife of Lee Pour (born 7-14-1935) on 6-22-1960. He is employed in the trucking business and they reside at Prairie. There are two boys, Jeffrey Lee 4-13-1961, and Michael Jay 3-5-1963.

Bernice Schrieber married Theodore Rohlfing on 8-18-1941. He is a conservation officer and they reside on a farm in Prairie. There are three children: Ruth Ann 12-24-1942, Robert Lee 4-9-1948, and Geraldine 3-3-1949.

Ruth Ann married Marvin Johanning on 4-11-1964. He is a heavy equipment operator and Ruth is a bookkeeper. They reside in Red Bud.

Louise Buch became the wife of Gustav Kloepper (born 9-17-1887) on 4-27-1913. He was in the lumber yard business and also a director of the First National Bank in Red Bud. They resided in Baldwin, and there were two boys, Erich 7-28-1922, and Clarence 2-18-1929. Louise died on 8-28-1962, and her husband died on 11-8-1942. Their son Clarence passed away on 7-14-1945, and all were laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery at Baldwin.

Erich Kloepper married Elisa C. Goodson (born 5-28-1935) on 10-28-1962. He is a laborer and farmer and the family resides in Red Bud. They have a daughter, Joy Ann, 2-29-1964.

August Buch married Louise Schneider (born 4-25-1891) on 11-25-1920. They farmed in Prairie community but are now retired and live in Red Bud. They were blessed with three children: Luetta 8-26-1921, Alfred 3-27-1924, and Elvera 4-7-1928.

Luetta Buch is single and is employed as a forelady and payroll clerk in St. Louis.

Alfred died on 3-17-1960 at the age of 36, and is buried in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Elvera is single and is employed as a secretary in St. Louis. She and her sister, Luetta, live together.

Elsa Buch does domestic and factory work. She resides in St. Louis and never married.

Paul Buch married Edna Lucht (born 9-30-1903) on 3-5-1922. He is now a retired farmer as his son, Orville, now farms the home place. Paul is on the Support and Pension Board of Southern Ill. District of the Lutheran Church. They reside with Mrs. Buch's mother in Prairie community and there are two children: Orville 11-8-1925, and Melba 8-20-1928.

Orville Buch married Ellen Kloepper (born 5-29-1929) on 10-2-1949. As stated before, he farms on his father's farm and they have a daughter, Geneva Diane, born 7-4-1951.

Melba Buch married Henry Edward Liefer (born 10-9-1923) on 5-1-1949. He is a farmer in Prairie and they were blessed with three boys: Henry Paul 5-1-1950, Mark Edward 8-18-1953, and Marvin 2-9-1955.

Clara Buch married Philip Koch (born 2-20-1900) on 8-15-1934. He is a retired carpenter and he and his wife reside in Fults, Ill.

Mary Guebert, fifth child of Christian (I), married Henry Schrieber Sr., born in 1862. They were blessed with eight children:

Mary Schrieber died in 1903. Henry Schrieber remarried in 1908. His second wife was Anna Schadt. She passed into eternal rest in 1945, and he died in 1950.

Walter Schrieber married Ella Neujahr (born 3-9-1901) in 1925. Walter was a veteran of World War I. He taught for 44 years in Lutheran schools, the first charge was in a Negro Mission in Louisiana, Nebraska, Illinois, and St. Louis, Mo., where they now live in retirement. His wife, Ella, taught school. They were blessed with four children: Ruth Marie 11-10-1927, Elsabeth Louise "Betty" 4-2-1931, Edith Anne 7-6-1933, and Fredric Walter "Wally" 11-30-1936.

Ruth Marie Schrieber married Paul H. Pallmeyer (born 10-27-1924) in 1951. He is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Class of 1951. He is a Lutheran Missionary in Japan, editor of various Synodical publications, and a veteran of World War II, having served both in Europe and Japan. He is a Chaplain in the Air Force Reserve, now on inactive status, with the rank of "Major." Ruth has also taught in schools. There are six children, the first three having been born in Tokyo, Japan: Barbara Kay 4-27-1952, Thomas Paul 10-14-1953, Rebecca Ruth 9-13-1954, Dwight Walter 2-25-1957, and Sara Beth 2-25-1957 (twins), and Lois Ann 5-27-1960.

"Betty" Schrieber married Paul A. Pohland in 1955. He graduated from River Forest, Class of 1952. He is now principal, organist and teacher at Zion Lutheran School in Belleville, Ill. His wife, Betty, teaches 4th grade at Zion. There are five children: Mark Fredrick 7-27-1958, Walter Arnold 12-19-1957, Eric Albert 1-23-1960, Glenn Edward 12-20-1960, and Ellen Louise 2-8-1963.

Edith Schrieber married Richard Burgdorf (born 10-31-1932) in 1958. He is a project leader of business systems working for Monsanto in St. Louis. They have four children: Wayne Richard 3-31-1959, Susan Lynn 5-9-1960,

David Paul 3-15-1964, and Bruce Michael 3-15-1964 (twins). Edith also has taught school. The writer notes that Edith and her sister Ruth Marie both have a set of twins, these are exceptional events, as our lists reveal no other occurrence of sisters in "The Guebert Biography" having twins.

Fredric "Wally" Schrieber married Margaret Freudenburg (born 7-18-1941) in 1961. Wally is a Captain in the U. S. Army Reserves and also an electrical engineer. Margaret is a registered nurse. They have a son, Benjamin Walter, born 11-26-1965.

Ella Schrieber never married. She worked in a dry goods store and after the death of her brother Henry's wife, she helped rear his two small boys. In later years she was employed in her brother Theodore's grocery store. She passed away on 9-20-63 and was buried in Baldwin Lutheran Cemetery.

Edwin H. Schrieber married Elsabeth Camastraf (born 5-17-1900) on 9-28-1924. There are two children: David E. 7-9-1927, and Mary C. 3-28-1930.

David E. Schrieber married Janet Wright and there are three children: Katherine 11-13-1960, Margaret 12-31-1962, and Karen 12-19-1964.

Mary C. Schrieber married Richard Kwapil and there are two children: William 12-18-1953, and Thomas 3-5-1962.

Henry Schrieber married Selma Lingna in 1922. They were blessed with two boys Henry Jr. 2-25-1924, and Allen 10-20-1926. The mother died in 1927 and Henry met the challenge of rearing two small children with the help of his sister Ella. Henry died on 10-9-1965 and was laid to rest in the Baldwin Lutheran Cemetery.

Henry Jr. married LaVonne Petty of Tulsa, Okla., in 1945. They have four children: Susan Joyce 9-27-1946, Janet Lynn 9-11-1952, Dale Mark 9-12-1953, and Ann Margaret 6-6-1955.

Allan Schrieber is unmarried and resides in St. Louis.

Marie Schrieber never married. She was employed as a clerk for International Shoe and later kept house for her father until his death in 1948.

Theodore Schrieber married Edna Rauscher on 9-22-1935. They were blessed with two boys, Kenneth 11-30-1937, and Richard 3-5-1940. Theodore owned a grocery store and is retired from business now.

Kenneth Schrieber married Ruth Arbeiter on 7-15-1961 and they have a son, Dale Edward, born 4-14-1962.

Emil — Olinda — Arthur — Selma
Mrs. Christ Guebert — Mr. Christ Guebert

Christ F. Guebert, the third Christian in line and the sixth child of Christian (I) married Minnie Buch (born 8-22-1873) of Horse Prairie in 1892 and for many years resided on what was originally the old Haendehen farm west of Red Bud and now occupied by his grandson, Leroy Guebert. Christ was always a jovial character, quite the opposite of his brother, Henry. Christ's encouraging handshake and good-natured slap on the back was enjoyed by all. His good wife died quite suddenly from the effects of a gallstone operation in 1926, and Christ died on 7-7-1951. They were blessed with four children: Arthur 5-7-1894, Olinda 9-29-1897, Selma 5-9-1899, and Emil 1-30-1902—20.

Arthur Guebert married Clara Obst (born 5-24-1893) in 1922. Arthur, who resided on the home place, is now retired and lives in Red Bud. They were blessed with three children: Leroy 5-11-1924, Raymond 2-5-1927, and Gladys 3-30-1934.

Leroy Guebert married Delores Huetsch on 11-18-1950. Leroy resides on the home place and is mostly in the cattle and hog business. There are four children: Darrell 1-16-1952, Kenneth 6-5-1953, Brenda 12-10-1956, and Jyncane 10-17-1961, sixth generation Gueberts.

Raymond Guebert married Annelotte Schmunck on 8-11-1948 at Frankfort, Germany. At the time he was in the U. S. Army and they came back to the states the same year and resided in Belleville. The family toured Europe from 1963 to 1965 and stopped in Hanover (the Guebert ancestral town of Bueckeburg, Germany). He is employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and the family resides in East Alton, Ill. There are four children: Rita 6-28-1949, Terry 7-3-1951, Janet 12-28-1953, and Vera 2-25-1954, also sixth generation Gueberts.

Gladys Guebert married Roger Brand on 7-16-1955. They have built a new home near the Christian (I) homestead. Roger is manager of the Red Bud Oil Company, assistant fire chief and a great sport in hunting and fishing. There are two children: Steven 8-1-1957, and Barbara 3-16-1960.

Olinda Guebert married Theo. Loesche (born 2-18-1888) on 7-31-1921. He was a bricklayer and resided in Red Bud. They were blessed with two children: Mildred 3-18-1923, and Clifford 12-22-1925. Olinda's husband passed

away on 6-5-1958.

Mildred Loesche married Robert Stiening on 10-20-1946. He is employed as secretary-treasurer of the Waterloo Building and Loan Association. The family resides in Waterloo, Ill. They have two children: James Robert 9-14-1949, and Kathy Lynn 1-22-1954.

Clifford Loesche is still at home and is employed as a bricklayer. He is single.

Selma Guebert married Herman Harms (born 5-12-1902) on 6-5-1926. Herman did electrical work. They resided in Red Bud and there were no children. Herman passed into eternal rest on 7-23-1962. Miss Stermer, Lutheran school teacher, rooms and boards with Selma.

Christina Guebert, seventh child of Christian (I) and Engel married Ed Schrieber of Prairie. He was a farmer. Mr. Schrieber died on 12-6-1931. Christina moved to Red Bud and she died on 7-4-1957. They were blessed with two adopted children: Fred 3-27-1897, and Linda 10-30-1902.

Fred Schrieber married Elsie Oetting (born 1-26-1899) on 7-21-1919. There were two children: Evelyn born 12-19-1921, having died in infancy, and Eyvonne 3-25-1925.

Eyvonne Schrieber married Florian Lesinger (born 12-15-1913 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) on 11-21-1942. He is a shoe factory worker. They reside in Red Bud and are blessed with two children: George 1-22-1945, and Jennifer 1-19-1946.

George Lesinger attends Northeast Missouri Teachers College, majoring in physical education, and has been named to the honor roll.

Jennifer attends Southern Illinois University, majoring in English and has made the dean's list.

Linda Schrieber married Victor W. Grupe (born 7-12-1905) of Bloomingdale, Illinois, on 3-27-1926. He is a minister in the United Church of Christ, and he is now serving the Cottage Grove United Church of Christ at R. R. 1, St. Paul Park, Minnesota. They have two adopted sons: James V. 11-8-1957, and John D. 6-5-1939.

James V. Grupe married Marie Dierking of Nerstrand, Minnesota, on 12-22-1965. They reside in St. Louis Park, Minn. He works in the plastic industry, and she is a registered nurse.

John D. married Virginia Wesloh of Princeton, Minnesota, on 5-21-1963. They reside in Hayward, California. He works for the A. C. Nielsen Co., in the market survey division, and she is a teacher in one of the Hayward Schools.

Anna Guebert, eighth child of Christian and Engel, married Fred Stellhorn. He was employed by a general merchandising store. Fred had two children by his first marriage, Arnold 3-9-1886, and Ella 12-18-1888, his wife having passed away. The union of Anna and Fred was blessed with three children: Elma 10-18-1898, Paul 8-27-1900, and Otto 12-14-1902. Anna died in 1948 and Fred in 1939.

Elma married Fred Von Dach. He was employed in St. Louis in the automobile battery business. Alma passed away on 12-7-1952. Alma and Fred had three children: Robert 8-6-1928, Richard, and Fred Jr.

Robert married Helen Knudsen (born 4-20-1930 in Ashton Idaho), on 3-28-1956, in Bamberg, Germany. Robert is making a career with the United States Army and as of this writing has attained the rank of major. He is stationed at Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland. His wife is a former school teacher, having taught three years in the state of Washington, and two years in Germany. They have three children: Mary (Holly) 11-20-1957, Niels R. (Robb) 5-13-1962, and Elizabeth A. (Beth) 9-4-1964.

Richard is single and resides in Belleville.

Paul Stellhorn remained single and is presently living in retirement in Washington, Missouri. He was empooyed by the Ely Walker Dry Goods Co. in St. Louis.

Otto Stellhorn also remained single, and is living in retirement in Red Bud. He was employed with the American Furnace Factory.

Arnold Stellhorn was married to Dorothy Margoit. There are no children.

Ella Stellhorn married Harry Going (born 12-23-1888). This union was blessed with a daughter, Joan Anita 2-26-1930. They reside in Manchester, Mo.

Joan Anita married Ted Wm. Joslin (born 9-18-1930). They have four boys: Gary Theo, 1-9-1948, Jeff Todd 2-2-1950, Mark Bradly 11-22-1951, and Kurt Mathew 3-4-1953. The family resides in Manchester, Missouri.

Mrs. August Guebert — Walter — Christian
Rev. August Guebert — Elmer

Rev. August Guebert, ninth child of Christian and Engel, studied for the ministry at Milwaukee from 1886-1892 and then continued his studies in St. Louis graduating in 1895. He served congregations in McCook, Nebr. 1895, 1897, Sigal, Ill. 1897-1902, Bunker Hill, Ill. 1902-1921, and Iuka 1921-1924. While at McCook, Nebr., he served thirteen stations. Along with his pastoral work at Bunker Hill and Iuka he taught a day school. To be teacher and minister at the same time is no small task, and that August did this for such a long time certainly bears testimony to his zeal and faithfulness in doing the Lord's work.

August was married twice. His first marriage to Katherine Hinch (born May, 1879), was solemnized by Rev. Paul Kolb at Sigal, Ill., in 1899. One child was born to this union, Walter (Aug. 12, 1900). His first wife departed this life soon after the family moved to Bunker Hill in 1903. In 1905 August married Louise Huber (born May 6, 1868). This union was blessed with two boys, Elmer 3-15-1907, and Christian J. 10-8-1909. In 1921 Rev. Guebert received and accepted a call to Iuka, Ill. It was while at Iuka that he became seriously ill and was removed to the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, where he died on 4-9-1924. After his death his widow returned to Bunker Hill and

later moved to St. Louis, where she resided with her two sons, Elmer and Christian, until her death in 1933.

Walter Guebert attended the old Walther College in St. Louis and then worked for a time in the city. Later his work took him to Texas. He married LaVerne Vanloh (born 8-17-1903 in Waseca, Minn.) on 3-15-1925. Three children were born to this union: Kenneth 4-9-1927, Wesley 1-18-1931, and Wanda Lou 2-27-1933. Walter was an independent oil operator. He passed away on 5-9-1953 of melanoma in Dallas, Texas. Since Walter's death his wife, LaVerne, is working with the Republic National Life Insurance Co., in the group insurance department.

Kenneth Guebert married Myra Lou Cooke (born 3-30-1931) in Abilene, Texas, on 11-12-1955. They live in Midland, Michigan. He is presently employed with the Dow Chemical Company as a section head in the technical service and development department. They have two children: Charles Martin 9-11-1956, and Katherine Suzanne 11-15-1957.

Wesley married Carol F. McDermott (born 10-31-1934) in Boston, Mass. on 8-23-1958. Wesley is with International Business Machines and at present is in complete charge of IBM's Quicktran program in New York City. Their home is in Stamford, Conn. There are five children: Judith Ann 7-6-1959, Evelyn Marie 1-5-1961, Stephen Walter 1-5-1962, Janice Cecelia 7-6-1963, and Frederick Thadeus 11-19-1964.

Wanda Louise is single. She is a legal secretary employed with the Grady, Johnson, Smith and Blakely law firm as Mr. Johnson's secretary.

Elmer Guebert attended high school in Bunker Hill, Iuka, and Salem, Ill. After his father's death, he went to St. Louis for employment. While here he met Selma Koehler (born 4-7-1912) and was married on Thanksgiving Day, 1933. There are no children.

Christian A. Guebert married Esther Marilyn Beiser on 2-7-1943. They reside in Creve Coeur, Mo. He has been employed at Wagner Electric in the electrical research department for 30 years. He served 4 years, 1942-1946, and completed 20 years in the Army Reserve, attaining the rank of Major C. E. They have four children: Carol Louise 11-5-1945, Christian Philip 8-6-1948, Walter Carl 3-6-1954, and Sharon Lynn 10-9-1960.

Carol Louise is in nursing school at Columbia University in Columbia, Missouri.

Fred Guebert, tenth child of Christian and Engel, reached maturity but was not married. He used to be called "Big Fritz" to distinguish him from his cousin, "Little Fritz," son of William (I). He was in Oklahoma at the time of his death.

Emma Guebert, eleventh child of Christian and Engel, never married. She resided with her sister, Christina, in Red Bud, and died in 1952.

Emilie Guebert, twelfth child of Christian and Engel, died in infancy.

Mathilde Guebert, youngest child of Christian and Engel, was the globe trotter of the family, having been in almost every state of the Union as well as overseas. She was employed in San Francisco, California, until her retirement. The last 5 months before her death she spent with her niece, Mrs. Bertha Cording, in Fresno (where she was lovingly cared for). Mr. and Mrs.

Edwin Schrieber visited her till noon on the day of her passing which came suddenly on 4-2-1965 at 5 o'clock P.M. Mrs. Cording received many sympathy cards. The following are comments she received from Mathilde's landlord: "The deepest sympathy of the Roberts family to you and your family over the loss of your dear aunt, Miss Guebert. She was a most charming and wonderful person, always ready to help someone. We all miss her very much. May God grant her soul peace and happiness, which we know He will through His mercy and goodness."

The following was edited in the California and Nevada Lutheran supplement of the Lutheran Witness, and same was edited in the Southern Illinois supplement:

Woman Leaves Entire $70,000 estate to church and agencies.
Miss Mathilde Guebert, a long time member of St. Paulus Church in San Francisco, left her entire estate estimated at more than $70,000 to the church and related agencies.

Beneficiaries under her will are: The Synod for its Foreign Mission Fund, the Lutheran Hour, the Poor Students' Fund, the Wheat Ridge Sanatorium, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home of the West, the Lutheran Children's Friend Society, the District Church Extension Fund, and St. Paulus.

Miss Guebert died in April. The executor is Mrs. Bertha Cording of Fresno. Her attorney is Otto A. Hoecker.

During her last visit to Red Bud, her birthplace, Mathilde selected the present altar that was installed in St. John's Lutheran Church at a cost of $1,200.00 in memory of her parents, Christian and Engel Guebert. The altar was dedicated to the Glory of God during services on 5-11-1952.

SOPHIE C. E. GUEBERT

Sophie Guebert, sister of Christian, William, and Henry, was born on 11-5-1827 in Germany. She came to America with her parents and brother in 1854 or early 1855. Sophie married Ernst H. Schoenbeck (born 4-5-1821) of Prairie. This union was blessed with twins, Henry Fred 3-23-1860, and Caroline 6-23-1860. God in His divine providence called home Sophie at the age of 38, and her new born infant on 1-25-1865. This was a hard blow to Ernst as he was left alone to rear the twins who were now only 4½ years old. A year later Ernst, age 41, was also called into eternal rest on 2-22-1865. The twins were then taken into the home of Fred and Wilhelmina Salger, nee Schoenbeck, an aunt of the twins, who already had six small children of their own. They were good parents, loved and raised the twins as their own, along with their children.

Henry Fred Schoenbeck on 5-26-1882 was united in marriage with Sophie

Langbein, daughter of Henry and Charlotte Langbein, nee Stellhorn. He was a farmer. While on a visit to his son Henry in Campbell Hill, Ill., he was stricken with pneumonia and passed into eternal rest on 2-6-1924. This union was blessed with seven children.

Henry Schoenbeck married Martha David (born 5-26-1885) on 11-29-1906.

This union was blessed with four children: Norma 12-18-1908, Arnold 3-27-1910, Harry 11-7-1922, and Elmer 10-14-1918—1-1-1919. Henry and Martha farmed in the Campbell Hill area. His wife died in March, 1959, and Henry is spending the evening of his life with all his children.

Norma Schoenbeck married Oscar Dierks on 7-29, 1929. They live on a farm northeast of Red Bud and have a son, Richard, born 6-13-1944.

Arnold Schoenbeck married Lizzie Gehner (born in Rose Bud, Missouri) on 11-1-1952. In one respect this union is like that of Arnold's great grandparents, Sophie (I) and Ernst, it was blessed with twins. Twins Ella and Elva were born 2-26-1954. Arnold works at the AFCO in Red Bud, where they reside.

Harry Schoenbeck married Emma Gehner in Rose Bud, Missouri, on 6-2-1952. There are two children, Edith 2-24-1954, and Charles 7-6-1958. He is a motel office clerk and they reside in St. Louis.

Elmer Schoenbeck died when he was two months old.

Ernst, second son of Henry and Sophie Schoenbeck married on 5-17-1908 Stella Schrieber (born 6-10-1889). At first he owned a store and in later years worked at the American Furnace Factory in Red Bud. Ernst passed away on 3-17-1960, and his widow resides in Prairie. Their home was blessed with two children: Clarence 1-28-1910, and Charlotte Marie 7-31-1911—8-1-1911.

Clarence Schoenbeck married Esther Eggerding on 8-9-1931. They reside in Baldwin, Ill., and there are two children: Roger Allan 11-21-1932, and Richard 10-24-1937. Clarence is employed at the Midwest Pipe Co., as a welder.

Roger Allan Schoenbeck married Patsy Bradfield of Marissa, Ill., on 9-6-1952. They reside in Freeburg, Ill., and there are three children: Roger Allan Jr. 11-21-1956, Bradley Dean 2-28-1959, and Darrell Lane 2-3-1966. Roger Allan is a foreman at the Chevrolet Factory in St. Louis.

Richard Schoenbeck married Beverly Lemerier of Rolette, North Dakota, on 10-19-1958. They reside in Baldwin and there are two boys, Gary Lee 4-9-1960, and Mark Allan 3-10-1964. Richard works on the assembly line at the Chevrolet Factory in St. Louis.

Fred F. Schoenbeck, third child of Henry and Sophie, married Louise Nagel (born 3-7-1889) on 10-16-1910. They farmed in Prairie. Several years ago they moved to Ruma, having bought a house there. Fred F. died on 5-4-1962, and was laid to rest in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. This union was blessed with nine children:

Albert E. is single and lives with his mother.

Fred A. Schoenbeck married Paula Liefer (born 2-25-1916) on 6-9-1940. They live on a farm northeast of Evansville, and they were blessed with four children: Lloyd 3-11-1943, Janet 3-31-1946, Omer 2-10-1950, and Roy 6-11-1955.

Lloyd Schoenbeck is single and works at Spartan Printing Co.

Janet Schoenbeck married Donald Cole (born 3-24-1939) on 4-22-1966. They reside in a mobile home in Sparta, Ill.

Leona Schoenbeck married Paul H. Salger (born 9-26-1912) on 11-1-1935. He is an Oliver Implement Dealer, and they live in Prairie. There are six children: Dorothy L. 3-7-1937, Harvey P. 11-11-1938, Glenn A. 5-1-1942, Betty J. 2-12-1944, Irene M. 2-7-1950, and Sharon D. 8-29-1955.

Dorothy L. Salger married Billy L. Happel (born 5-23-1931). He is a grade school teacher, and they reside in Belleville, Ill. There are three children: Susan 8-22-1956, Cathy 6-1-1960, and Keith 9-6-1962.

Harvey P. Salger married W. Joan Green (born 12-30-1942) in Enid, Oklahoma on 10-20-1963. He is a 1st Lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force.

Glenn A. Salger is in the U. S. Army. He is presently a student in Helicopter Training School.

Betty Jean Salger married Ronald G. Fehr (born 4-6-1943) on 12-28-1963. They are both office workers in St. Louis, and live in the Red Bud area.

Orville Schoenbeck married Mabel Thies (born 9-9-1923). They reside in Prairie and he is a binder machinist at the Spartan Printing Co. They were blessed with four boys, Ronald 10-3-1945, Kenneth 2-16-1948, Elmer 3-18-1949, and Jerry 12-21-1950.

Ronald Schoenbeck is a mechanic.

Arlou Schoenbeck married Earl Schmitz (born 11-25-1915) on 11-25-1951. He is a carpenter, and they reside in Red Bud. They have a son, Gary E. 10-7-1953.

Wilbert Schoenbeck married Emma Wettig (born 8-2-1929) of Campbell Hill on 9-24-1950. He farms the home place in Prairie and there is a son, Robert 1-8-1958.

Archie Schoenbeck is single. He lives in Belleville, and teaches Spanish and English.

Caroline, fourth child of Henry Fred and Sophie, married Emil Sauer (born 2-23-1885) on 9-12-1915. They farmed south of Red Bud, and are now living in retirement in Red Bud. They have a son, Orville, born 7-21-1915.

Orville Sauer married Lorene Rosenberg (born 11-21-1922) on 3-28-1943. There are three girls, Carol 11-22-1943, Lois 10-5-1948, and Debra Sue 2-21-1955. They reside in Speedway, Indiana, and Orville is employed as an electronic engineer.

Anna, fifth child of Henry Fred and Sophie Schoenbeck, married August H. Baumester (born 11-9-1893) on 5-11-1916. They lived on a farm in Prairie. August passed into eternal rest on 9-28-1964. This union was blessed with three children: Anna 4-22-1918—8-22-1931, Aurelia 5-12-1924, and August E. 8-3-1926.

Anna died when she was 13 years old.

Aurelia Baumester married Delmar Schleifer on 8-24-1947. They reside in Evansville and Delmar is a long distance truck driver, being employed by Rogers Cartage of E. St. Louis.

August E. was united in marriage to Mildred Harms on 4-28-1951. He farms on the home place in Prairie, and they have two boys, Bruce 2-8-1955, and Keith 1-5-1960.

Sophie, sixth child of Henry Fred and Sophie Schoenbeck, married

Charles Uffelmann (born 4-16-1891). They lived on a farm south of Red Bud. Charles was also on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Red Bud. He passed away suddenly on 9-9-1963, and was laid to rest in the Red Bud Lutheran Cemetery. This union was blessed with four children: Alfred 7-30-1921, Luella 3-6-1923, Willard 4-8-1929, and Arlou 3-30-1932.

Alfred Uffelmann married Wilhelmine Budde (born 6-25-1924) on 8-25-1946. He lives and farms on the home place. There are three children: Charlotte 2-1-1949, William Charles was born and died in 11-26-1957, and Stephen Charles 4-11-1959.

Luella married Albert A. Burmester (born 2-27-1918). They live on a farm near Baldwin, and have four boys, Howard 8-13-1942, Robert 8-23-1945, Richard 11-19-1949, and Ronald 7-10-1954.

Howard Burmester married Geraldine Marie Gustager (born 6-8-1947) of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Having just recently returned home from serving his country in Saigon, Viet Nam, he is now farming.

Robert is in the U. S. Navy and stationed at Patuxent River, Maryland.

Willard Uffelmann is at home and also farms on the home place. Willard had the initiative to learn how to pilot an airplane and is now an accomplished pilot. He is single.

Arlou Uffelmann married Richard Lowe (born 12-10-1928). They reside in Belleville, Ill., and he is employed by Union Electric at Monsanto, and is also a welder. There are five children: Daniel Richard 10-31-1956, Rebecca Ann 12-18-1957, Charles David 12-17-1958, and (twins) Kristine Fay and Kathleen Kay 11-18-1962. This union, like that of Arlou's great grandparents, was blessed with twins.

Ferdinand, youngest child of Henry and Sophie Schoenbeck, married Ella Hartmann on 11-21-1924. They farmed in Prairie and were blessed with two children: Ruby 7-16-1931, and Elroy 10-7-1937. They are now living in retirement.

Ruby married Alfred Stellhorn on 6-6-1954. He farms on the Stellhorn home place, and there are five children: Kathy 3-20-1955, Nancy 4-8-1958, Margie 6-15-1959, Sandra 11-7-1960, and Brian 10-9-1964.

Elroy Schoenbeck married Luella Kruse of Steeleville ,Ill. on 10-29-1963. He farms on the Schoenbeck home place and also works as a machinist for ABC Metal Products in Red Bud. He enjoys his work, and prefers a game of solo on Friday evenings. They are blessed with a son, Dean, born 9-21-1964.

Caroline Schoenbeck, the twin sister of Henry Fred, daughter of Ernst Schoenbeck and Sophie Schoenbeck, nee Guebert, married William Middendorf, son of Heinrich Middendorf and his wife, Adelhite, nee Lieve. He was born on 9-23-1861 in Gehrde, Hanover, Germany, and was baptized in the name of the Triune God on that same day. After attending school and being instructed in fundamentals of the Christian Doctrines, he renewed his baptismal vows at the age of 14 years.

In the month of May, 1882, he departed his homeland and came to this country remaining for a short time with relatives at Okawville. In the fall he moved to the Horse Prairie community. Here he met Caroline Schoenbeck and the wedding ceremony was performed by Pastor Erdman. After their marriage they moved to a farm about three miles southwest of Campbell

Hill, where he spent the rest of his life operating this farm. They became members of Immanuel Lutheran Church at West Point, remaining faithful members of this congregation and loyal to their Savior until their death.

On 1-25-1901, his beloved wife was taken from him when the Lord called her to eternal rest, leaving him with a family of one son and four daughters, the youngest an infant of 12 days old. This daughter, too, was called to her eternal rest at the early age of 13. The 1966 writer notes that Caroline died on the same month and day as her mother, Sophie Schoenbeck, nee Guebert, namely January 25th — 36 years apart. William passed away on 7-10-1944, reaching the age of 83. They are at rest in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, about six miles southwest of Campbell Hill. Children of this union were: William H., Aug. 8, 1886; Dena, March 24, 1890; Clara, June 11, 1891, Lydia, July 26, 1897; and Lena Jan. 13- 1901 who died Feb. 14, 1914.

William H., first child of William and Caroline, married Clara Gerlach (born Mar. 23, 1888) on Nov. 11,1909. They farmed on his father's homestead mentioned above and were blessed with eight children:

Emma Middendorf married Edwin C. Rathert (born 3-18-1904). They reside in Campbell Hill, and he is employed as an insurance broker. There are four children: Willard 5-31-1928, Alice Mae 6-6-1931, Ronald A. 9-7-1937, and Leonard M. 2-28-1940. Mr. Arthur Wegener and Mrs. Elroy Hanebutt, the 1966 Guebert biography writers, wish to express their thanks to Mr. Edwin

C. Rathert for his time and effort in gathering the data of the Middendorf family tree.

Willard Rathert married Elvara Brelig (born 12-12-1928). He is affiliated with the Crawford Electric Co. at Chester, Ill. He served in the U. S. Army in Japan after World War II. Elvara was an employee at the State Hospital at Chester at the time they were married. The family resides in Chester and there are two children: Nelson Dean 5-25-1955, and Sharon Kay 10-9-1959.

Alice Mae Rathert married Edward Griffiths Jr. (born 1-31-1926). They reside in Willisville, Ill., and he is employed as a steelworker. There are three children: Debra Rae 1-13-1952, Connie Sue 1-3-1954, and Elaine Ann Griffiths 8-11-1964.

Ronald A. Rathert married Anne Stubblefield (born 10-13-1937) of Viola, Tenn. Ronald was a recruiter for the U. S. Navy, stationed at St. Joseph, Missouri, at the time of their marriage. About two years later they were assigned to the Naval Communications Station near Athens, Greece. A daughter, Diane Raye, was born there on 10-28-1964.

Leonard Rathert is employed with Inland Steel Co. in East Chicago, Indiana. He attended Southern Illinois University for two years and is now a part-time student at Purdue University branch at Hammond, Indiana. Leonard also served in Germany in the U. S. Army.

Stella Middendorf, second child of William and Clara, married Ardell Rubach (born 7-19-1910). He is employed as a State maintenance worker and also served in the U. S. Army overseas in World War II. There are three children: Geraldine 2-12-1937, Leonard 7-20-1940 and died 8-16-1940, and Carylon 2-11-1944.

Geraldine married Ralph Heuer (born 6-28-1937) on 7-9-1930. They farm in the Steeleville area, and are blessed with a son, Donald Lee 12-13-1961.

Carylon married Rayburn Brockmeyer (born 5-21-1945) on 10-2-1965. He is serving with the U. S. Army.

Lillian Middendorf, third child of William and Clara, married Herman Castens. They reside in Chester, Ill., and there are three children: Dillard, Leroy and Jerry.

Herman Middendorf, fourth child of William and Clara, married Jewel Deppe (born 11-10-1926) on 7-15-1945. They reside in Percy, Ill., and his occupation is R.E.A. truck driver. There are three children: Brenda Sue 10-31-1947, Gary Herman 9-29-1951, and Michael Roy 5-10-1956. Jewel is employed as a cook in the grade school.

Brenda Sue married Ronald Kiehna (born 9-28-1942) on 3-19-1965. Ronald's employment is a strip miner, and they reside in Percy.

Albert Middendorf, fifth child of William and Clara, is single and living with his parents. He served in World War II, and was wounded in action.

Ruby Middendorf, sixth child of William and Clara, married Delbert F. Eggemeyer (born 10-25-1926) on 5-24-1947. He is a construction worker, and they reside in Chester, Ill. There are six children: Darrel Wayne 6-14-1948, Larry Allen 4-14-1950, Lorin Dale 9-27-1952, Ronald Gene 4-21-1955, Linda Kay 2-14-1958, and Joey Lee 6-10-1962.

Lawrence Middendorf, seventh child of William and Clara, married Vanita Rathjen (born 5-26-1931) of Jacob, Ill. on 5-6-1951 in Christ Lutheran

Church. They reside in Jacob, and there are four children: Robert Allen 7-5-1954, Edward Lee 2-2-1957, Laura Ann 10-6-1960, and Mary Beth 3-20-1965.

Leroy Middendorf, eighth child of William and Clara, died at the age of 2½ years.

Dena Middendorf, second child of William and Caroline married Fred Dobbs (born 9-17-1885) on 8-4-1908. Fred passed away on 1-15-1963, and his widow resides in Phoenix, Arizona. The union of Dena and Fred was blessed with two children: Ross 4-19-1910, and Roxie 2-6-1912.

Ross Dobbs married Charlotte Elizabeth Moll (born 2-12-1919). He is a dentist and she is a dietician. There are three children: Mary Carolyn 2-22-1945, Susan Elizabeth 8-14-1947, and Carol Ann 9-1-1951.

Roxie Dobbs married Wilfred H. Trotter (born 1-6-1919). His occupation is an industrial clerk S. P. RR. There are two children: Lana Jean 3-24-1942, and Linda June 12-18-1943.

Lana Jean is married to a Mr. Baker.

Linda June is married to a Mr. Sedig, and they have two children: Terriann Lynn Sedig 9-27-1963, and Carl Michael Sedig 9-1-1965.

Clara Middendorf, third child of William and Caroline, married Henry Rubach (born 3-23-1888). They farmed in the Campbell Hill area. This union was blessed with five children: Louis 12-19-1911, Pauline 7-15-1915, Clarence 8-21-1918 and died 11-27-1918, Alvin 3-15-1920, and Lavern 3-20-1928.

Louis Rubach married Grace Geriach (born 4-19-1915). They reside in Campbell Hill and Louis's occupation is tavern owner. They were blessed with two children: Betty Jeanette 9-16-1933, and Gary Dale 9-26-1947 and died 4-5-1948.

Betty Jeanette Rubach married Lester August Behnken (born 9-29-1930) on 11-13-1954. They reside in New Athens, Ill., and his occupation is truck driver. There are three children: Mark Alan 10-3-1956, Diane Renee 2-5-1958, and Jeffrey Lee 6-26-1964.

Gary Dale Rubach died, being only six months of age.

Pauline Rubach, second child of Henry and Clara, married Martin Westerman (born 7-27-1909). They reside on a farm and were blessed with five children: Lydell 8-7-1936, Howard 5-12-1938, Clayton 11-5-1941, Joan 7-26-1948, and Sherlain 9-14-1951.

Lydell Westerman married Kenneth Piek (born 2-12-1925). This union was blessed with a son, Kendell, 1-1-1959. Kenneth passed into eternal rest on 4-29-1964, and his widow resides near Marissa, Ill.

Howard Westerman married Rosemary Conway (born 3-29-1940). They are farming near Coulterville, Ill., and there are three children: Roseellen 3-1-1960, Darrell 1-11-1962, and Dale 1-9-1966.

Clayton Westerman married Carolyn Sue Burks (born 12-1-1948). They reside in Belleville, Ill., and he is employed as a factory worker.

Clarence, third child of Henry and Clara Rubach, died at the age of three months.

Alvin Rubach, fourth child of Henry and Clara, married Lillian Epps (born 2-21-1908). He is employed as an auto body shop operator.

Lavern Rubach, fifth child of Henry and Clara, married Allegra Alice

Priebe (born 7-26-1927).

Lydia Middendorf, fourth child of William and Caroline, married Herman Gentsch (born 6-6-1893) on 11-7-1915. They resided in Campbell Hill, and his occupation was blacksmith. Herman passed away on 3-31-1929. This union was blessed with four children: Norman 1-19-1917, Helen 1-31-1919, Bernell 4-27-1921, and Lawrence 10-14-1922. Lydia's husband having passed away, she married Albert Gentsch (born 1-19-1903) on 6-12-1937. His occupation is clerk, and they reside in Rock Hill 19, Mo.

Norman Gentsch married Fern Elizabeth Lumos (born 3-27-1922). He is employed as a retail hardware and paint merchant. There are two children: Kenneth Lee 7-31-1946, and Gary Robert 10-16-1950.

Kenneth Lee is now in college.

Helen Gentsch married Harold P. Hammann (born 12-25-1920.) She is a housewife and Harold is in the U. S. Army Mobility Equipment Command, Chief, Review and Analysis Division.

Bernell Gentsch married Elmer O. Konradi (born 7-29-1920). She is a housewife and Elmer's occupation is commercial photographer. There are two children: Barbara Jo 6-11-1946, and Keith Elmer 1-16-1950.

Barbara Jo is now in college.

Lawrence Gentsch married Betty J. Mall (born 7-16-1927. He is a hardware clerk and his wife is also employed as a clerk. There are two children: Linda Darlene 12-27-1947, and Dale 8-18-1949.

Linda Darlene is a college student.

CHAPTER VII

Portrait of William Guebert (I) in formal attire

William Guebert (I) married Engel Nagel (born 9-13-1841) in 1857 and lived on the old homestead until their son Charles was married in 1891. He then moved to the property adjoining the home place now owned by Elmer Deterding. This place was originally owned by the Huegli family who had a large brick kiln. The clay for the brick was gotten from nearby fields and the excavations can be seen to this day. William lived on this place until his death in 1903. He reached the age of 73. His wife, Engel, lived until 1922. She spent the last years of her life with her son, Charles, and was 80 years old at the time of her death.

The following is a list of the children of William (I) and Engel Guebert:

Frederick	1863—1873	Karolina	1858— 1859
Karolina	1867—1867	Christina	1859—1872
Charles	3-7-1869—8-5-1935	William	1861—6-3-1942
Henry	1870—1898	Frederick	7-1-1874—1918
Herman	3-28-1872—8-7-1947	Sophie	11-18-1876—5-8-1959
		Martin	2-8-1879—1-11-1954
		John	4-18-1881—3-3-1963
		Edward	6-4-1883—4-4-1955

Fredrick — Martin — William — Herman — Charles — Edward — John
Sophia — Mrs. William Guebert

The reader will note that eight boys but only one girl grew to maturity. It must have been quite a blow for Grandma Guebert to lose her first three girls, one of whom was already 13 years old. A comparison of this list with other lists will reveal that the very same names appear again and again among the children of William's brothers and sister. Thus there were among the children of the four pioneers — 4 Henrys, 3 Fredericks, 2 Sophies, 2 Karolinas, 2 Christians, 2 Hermans, 2 Johns, 2 Marys, 2 Christians, 2 Augusts. It seems rather queer to us that the brothers and sister should have named their children alike, but it was the good old German custom. Oddly enough, there was little confusion on account of this as no two of the boys who grew up and were named alike lived around Red Bud. While we are looking over the list we also note the following: in all the four had 37 children, 29 grew to maturity, one of them, Fred, son of Christian (I), the so called "Big Fritz", died at the age of 30 unmarried. All the rest were married save two girls. Of the 8 who died young, 5 were girls, and of them only 3 infancy. Of the 16 boys who were married, 9 stayed around Red Bud, William, Charles, Fred, and Edward, sons of William (I), Henry W. and Christ F., sons of Christian (I), John and Herman, sons of Henry (I), and Henry Fred Schoenbeck, son of Sophie (I). Three of the girls did not reside in or near Red Bud, namely Sophie and Mathilde Guebert, and Caroline Schoenbeck.

William, eldest son of William (I) married Lydia Rahn in Nov., 1885. He farmed on various farms around Red Bud. He died on 5-3-1942, aged 80, and his wife on 4-6-1947, both were laid to rest in the Red Bud Lutheran Cemetery. William and Lydia had seven children:

Emma died at the early age of 22. It could not be determined just what her ailment was.

Louise married the Rev. Titus Lang in 1910. Rev. Lang first served a congregation in California (1911). He then moved to Nebraska, where he stayed until 1926. In that year he accepted a call to Quincy, Ill., where he stayed until retirement. He died on 6-20-1959, and his widow is living in Quincy. They were blessed with three children: Martin, Clara 10-10-1912, and Dorothea.

Martin Lang married Grace Tmamickel on 5-28-1941. Grace passed away real suddenly on 7-3-1955. They had a son John 5-21-1946, who now attends Culver Stockton College in Canton, Mo.

Clara Lang married Robert Evers on 11-23-1934. He is a botanist and works at the University of Illinois at Champaign. They reside in Champaign, Ill., and have two children: Marilyn and Fred.

Marilyn Evers married John Norstedt in Beirut, Lebanon (the Holy Land) on 4-19-1965, where they now reside. He teaches in the American University.

Fred Evers married Sandra Brown on 6-12-1965. He is a graduate of Valparaiso, and works in a hospital in Westville, Indiana.

Dorothea Lang married Fred Snellman on 2-14-1953. He works with an investment company and they live in Bloomington, Illinois. They have no family.

Charles Guebert, third child of William and Lydia, married Emma Koehler in 1915 and this union was blessed with two children, Lucile 7-4-1917, and Marvin 11-3-1922. At the time of his death, Charles was residing on his farm, four miles north of Red Bud. His widow resides in Belleville, Ill.

Lucile Guebert is a beautician and married John Seigel Joyner on 3-11-1942. Lucile on 2-9-1947 married Quentin Gayle Avery (born 8-9-1919) in Centralia. Quentin served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, being stationed in the Aleutian Islands and Korea for some time. He retired in 1960 with the rank of Master Sergeant, and is presently employed by the Federal Civil Service in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they reside.

Lois Kay Joyner is a stewardess for Western Airlines in Los Angeles, and resides in Inglewood, Calif.

Marvin Guebert married Ethel Graeler (born 7-29-1925 at Creve Coeur, Mo.) on 7-31-1948. They reside in St. Louis and are blessed with three children: Janine Marie 8-22-1949, Gary Marvin 9-1-1951, and Jo Ann Kimberly 10-1-1955.

Hugo Guebert married Elizabeth Mohr. They resided in Red Bud and Hugo was engaged in the trucking business. There were two girls: Fern 9-11-1918, and Pearl 4-11-1922. Hugo passed away on 7-12-1946.

Fern Anna Guebert married Alfred Rosemeyer on 10-23-1936. A daughter, Sue Elizabeth, was born 2-6-1944. Fern Rosemeyer passed away on 10-23-1960.

Sue Elizabeth Rosemeyer married Ronald Eugene Neal. They reside in St. Louis County and he is employed by National Gypsum Co. They have two boys: David Keith 5-3-1962, and Ronald Eugene Jr. 1-21-1963.

Pearl Guebert married Gregory Dashner (born 8-12-1920) on 3-4-1941. They reside in Red Bud and Gregory is a mortician for the Dashner Funeral Home. During World War II he served in the Marine Corps. Greg likes his

cigars and Pearl is very energetic. The writer noted that Pearl bought the hand carved wooden shoes at the sale of Edward and Margaret Guebert. They are very rare and were brought along from Germany when her great grandfather, William Guebert (I), came to America, however, it looked like they were never worn. Greg and Pearl had four children, two having died in infancy. Twin boys, Gary Karl 2-10-1943, and the other died at birth, Kathryn Francis 3-13-1953 died at birth, and Steven Gregg 10-7-1957.

Gary Karl Dashner married Geraldine H. Rausch on 10-13-1962. They reside in Red Bud, and he is employed by Dashner Furniture Store. They have a child, Terry Lee, born 11-20-1963.

Adolph Guebert married Alma Koch of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925. He lives in Berkeley, Mo., and is self-employed as a wholesale meat salesman. Two daughters were born to this union: Betty Louise 2-20-1927, and Rosemary 11-18-1927.

Betty Louise married Jerome Marek (born 4-4-1918) on 12-1-1951. He is an electronic engineer for the Federal Aviation in Oklahoma City, and they reside in Bethany, Okla. They have the following children: Karen Sue 10-21-1952, Barbara Ann 3-29-1954, and Paul Edward 5-3-1962.

Rosemary married on 5-8-1954 James Whitaker (born 4-4-1935). He works for the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis, Mo., and they reside in Belleville, Ill. There are five children: Jeffery David 2-4-1956, Michael James 2-5-1957, Cynthia Lynn 12-19-1961, Suzanne Kaye 1-10-1964, and Cheryl Marie 4-27-1965.

Clara Guebert is the wife of Walter Ruedlinger. They reside in St. Louis and have two children: Walter Charles 12-6-1926, and Jeanette 7-25-1940. Both children are single.

Erwin Guebert married Viola Blakely. They live in St. Louis, Mo., and had a daughter, Doris, born in 1935. Erwin is in the grocery business.

Chas. F. Guebert, the third son of William (I), married Rose Loesche, daughter of Herman Loesche and his first wife Johanna, nee Ronnenberg, in 1891, and took over the home place. Here he lived all his life, making improvements as he went along and keeping the farm in good shape. About 1919 he enlarged the farm by purchasing the so-called Helber land, 22 acres, just east and north of the city cemetery. Thus the farm now embraces 142 acres. The old house was partly torn down and rebuilt in 1914. The 1936 Guebert biography writer and his brothers placed a receptacle containing some documents into the south post of the corner, which, with three other, supports the front porch. Perhaps some member of a later generation who reads this will have an opportunity to unearth these papers again.

Fond memories crowd in upon us as we think of the old home. There was the large old fashioned house with a "Rumpelkammer" where the parlor should have been, the spacious lawn shaded by beautiful maple trees, the garden with its gorgeous roses and luscious grapes besides the vegetables, and then the orchard, ah, that orchard! What a thrill for the barefoot boy to find the first ripe June apple and then keep right on eating until the first frost came. Then there was the tool house, usually so full of everything there was hardly room to turn, but the finest place to repair or make articles of all kinds, from toys to dog houses. In the "lot" stood the big

barn with its "Dielen" (driveway) and the immense hayloft, just made for games on rainy days and in the winter; the high forty foot windmill which afforded a fine place to sit and munch apples; and even the "old oaken bucket, which hung in the well" on the south side was not missing in the earlier years: Aye, indeed, tho, it was "ever so humble" that was home, sweet home.

Charles F. was a sincere Christian and an active church worker. As a boy, we cannot remember that there was ever a time when he did not hold one office or the other in the congregation; neither can we recall that he ever missed a service at the church when he was able to get there. "Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy House" was the very fitting text Pastor Hartenberger chose for his funeral sermon. He has left us all a fine example, indeed, and we cannot refrain from paying dear old Dad that tribute here.

Mother was never very strong, and with that flock of boys, her's was indeed a busy life. Many a gallon of apple butter had to be cooked and many a large loaf of bread had to be baked in that outdoor bake oven to keep those hungry mouths fed. Her name was Rose and she was a lover of roses. Some of the stocks she planted are still to be found in the garden.

Charles lost his beloved wife on 9-14-1924. She died from the effects of a stroke. Her birth day was 5-21-1868. After his wife's death, Charles turned the farm over to his son, Alfred. In 1930-31 he made an extended trip to Canada and spent the winter with his son, Pastor Arnold Guebert. They looked forward to having him again sometime, but it was not to be. He always enjoyed good health. In fact he never had a doctor until he broke his arm through a fall from the binder in 1934, and then again shortly before his death. He died in St. Clement's Hospital in Red Bud from the ravages of pneumonia and kidney trouble. The union of Charles and Rose was blessed with ten children:

Victor — Walter — Carl — Norma — Professor Arnold — Alfred — Lorenz

Walter married Alma Ohlau (born 5-15-1898) and lived on various farms

around Red Bud. For a time he was also a maintenance man for the Illinois State Highway Department. In later years he worked for the American Furnace Factory. He died while mowing the lawn at the age of 70. Since his death his widow spends part of her time in her home and also visits her children. She enjoys quilting. Following are the children of Walter and Alma:

Edith — Lee — Anita — Esther — Oliver — Alice
Rose Marie — Clyde — Charles — Mr. Walter Guebert — Carol —
Mrs. Walter Guebert — Helen — Jane

Ralph died from pneumonia at the age of 17.

Lee Guebert, also known as "Chunk", lives in Hecker and works at the American Furnace Company in Red Bud. He served with the U. S. Army in New Guinea.

Anita married Reinhardt Beun born (6-16-1917) on 11-8-1947. They lived in Hoffman, Ill. She died at the age of 41, and there were no children.

Esther is the wife of Harry L. Groshang since 5-15-1946. They live in Netarts, Oregon, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. They manage and own five tourist cottages and a television cable system. There are two sons: Ronald 6-12-1947, and Donald 4-27-1950. Ronald is attending Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, majoring in engineering. The family's hobby is fishing.

Edith is the wife of Donald Flowers (born 9-10-1925). He served with the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He is now employed as a postal clerk and the family lives in Belleville, Ill. Children of this union: Patricia Rose 5-31-1948, Diane 8-25-1950, and Jan Lee 12-19-1954.

Oliver married Rose Marie McCarthy (born 7-19-1929) on 4-15-1950. During World War II he served on an L.S.T. in the South Pacific, taking part in the invasions of Leyte and Okinawa. He is now a truck driver for the Red Bud Oil Co., and resides in Red Bud, having bought the late Henry Dueker home. There are four children: Dale Lee 9-24-1951, Debra Ann 10-23-1953, Bonita Mae 10-11-1958, and Brenda Kaye 2-8-1963. Oliver and Rose Marie love to bowl and play cards.

Alice married Willard L. Nicol (born 8-9-1922) on 8-28-1948. They reside at R. 2, Marysville, Ohio, Willard's hometown. He works at the Union County Farm Bureau. They have a daughter, Peggy Ann, born 3-20-1955.

Helen became the wife of Floyd Stellhorn (born 3-17-1927) on 9-6-1947. He served with the U. S. Army in Denver, Colo., and is now self-employed in the H. E. Stellhorn & Sons Truck Service. They own a home on the outskirts of Red Bud, and belong to the bowling league. They have four children: Joan Ann 12-18-1948, Gale "Butch" 6-25-1951, Jeanne Kay 3-1-1960, and Gil Walter 8-19-1964.

Clyde, better known as "Speed" married Pearl Krause (born 10-13-1931) on 7-4-1953. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve, being a member for 8 years, and is now employed at the American Furnace Co. They live in Red Bud and there are three children: Michael Wayne 3-31-1954, Gwendolyn Sue 6-15-1955, and Gerald Lee 7-21-1961.

Rose Marie became the wife of Paul A. Ehlers (born 11-11-1929) on 9-5-1953. Paul formerly lived in Campbell Hill, Ill., where he picked up the nickname "Atley." He served with the U. S. Army in Germany, and is now an employee of the American Furnace Company. They live in Red Bud and have two children: Lynn Marie 12-11-1959, and Nancy Rose 7-2-1962.

Jane Mae became the wife of Richard C. Moeller (born 6-28-1933) on 8-22-1959. They now live on the farm they bought from his dad, and he also is employed by the H. B. Russell Trucking Service. Richard served with the U. S. Army in Germany. Children of this union: Lori Jane 12-17-1960, and Brent Richard 6-25-1962.

Carol Victoria married Richard "Emil" Junge (born 4-25-1937) on 9-30-1961. Carol graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Aug. 1959, and is presently employed part time at St. Clement's Hospital. Richard served in the U. S. Army, being stationed in Germany, and is now employed at American Furnace Company. They bought a house in Red Bud and live there with their two girls. Julie Kay 11-17-1962, and Krista Gay 10-2-1965.

Charles married Sharon Bald in Lenzburg, Illinois. They now have a new home in Red Bud in which they, with families of all their sisters, brothers, parents and friends, spent the 1965 Christmas together. The writer spent some time with Alma Guebert, when she picked up the families' information for the biography, and Alma was quite thrilled that they were all together, and also that a picture was taken of her with all the grandchildren. Charles and Sharon have two children: Brian Lee 8-19-1962, and Curtis Wayne 11-7-1963. He served with the U. S. Army, being stationed in Germany, and is now employed with the Stellhorn Trucking Service.

Paul Guebert attended Walther College in St. Louis and then worked in a bank in the city for some time. He was last employed in the office of

the Becker Milling Co., in Red Bud. He died in 1914 at the age of 20.

Arnold, alias Dick, studied at Concordia College, Milwaukee, Wis. (1910-1916) and at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. After doing supply work in Fant City, Fremont, and Realitos, Texas (1917-1918) and in Minneapolis, Minn. (1918-1919), he graduated and entered the ministry in 1921. His first charge was Spencer, S. Dak. Besides Spencer he served the congregations at Fulton and Montrose, S. Dak., also teaching a day school for five years. In 1928 he accepted a call to a professorship at Concordia College, Edmonton, Alta., Canada, where he is still active.

In a letter to the writer of the 1966 biography, Arnold stated that he suffered a mild heart attack in November of 1965 and was pleased to say that by God's grace was getting along well. He hoped to teach in the college again in January, 1966.

Arnold married Anita, daughter of Henry Burgdorf and his wife Minnie, nee Gielow, on August 21, 1921. They have five children: Paul Norman (Mar. 7, 1923), Robert Glenn (April 11, 1925), Lowell Louis (Oct. 6, 1926), Clifford Charles (Aug. 14, 1931), and Marjoria Mae (Aug. 12, 1936).

Paul Norman Guebert studied at Concordia College, Edmonton, Alta., Canada, and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He graduated in 1947 and has served Lutheran congregations in Prince George, B. C., Manville, Alta., and Red Deer, Alta., Canada. Since 1955 he has served the following places in the United States of America: Wausa and Leigh, Nebraska. Presently he is pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard, Kansas. He married Marie Bietsch (born June 28, 1922) of St. Louis, Mo. There are four children: Linda Marie (July 16, 1948), Julia Anne (Nov. 30, 1949), Elaine Anita (Nov. 11, 1950), and Timothy Charles (July 12, 1957).

Robert Glenn, second child of Arnold and Anita, served in the Canadian Air Force during World War II and presently lives in Leduc, Alberta, Canada, where he is owner and manager of Leduc Dry Cleaners. He married Ruth Mueller (born Nov. 19, 1927), a daughter of the Rev. A. J. Mueller, on Aug. 12, 1949 in Edmonton. Bob is an active Lutheran Laymen's League worker and is at this time (April, 1966) a member of the Board of Governors of the International L.L.L. There are two children: Cheryl Lynn (Oct. 7, 1959), and Sandra Lee (July 18, 1963).

Lowell Louis Guebert, third son of Prof. and Mrs. Guebert, attended Concordia College in Edmonton and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis graduating in 1952. He has served congregations in Duchess, Brooks, Claresholm, and Vulcan, and at present is pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. He also serves the Manitoba-Sask. District as chairman of the Welfare Commission and is a board member of the Pioneer Village Assn., located in Middle Lake, Sask. Lowell married Phyllis Lien (born May 11, 1924) at Edberg. After finishing high school, she attended the University of Alberta and received her teachers' certificate in 1942. There are six children: Gordon (Oct. 1, 1953), Alfred Arnold (Mar. 10, 1955), Beverly Bel (Nov. 23, 1956), David Dean (July 29, 1958), Roland Roger (Nov. 7, 1962), and Phillip Paul (Nov. 27, 1964).

Clifford Charles, fourth son of Prof. and Mrs. Guebert, attended Concordia College in Edmonton and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He graduated in 1956. Pastor Guebert served St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Vancouver 1956-1961. He now serves the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Didsbury, Alta., Canada. On July 22, 1956, Clifford married Bel Howitt of Milk River, Canada. She entered nurse's training at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alta., and became a registered nurse in 1954. There are four

children: Daniel James (Mar. 27, 1958), Jodi Lynn (Nov. 6, 1959), Thomas Clifford (Nov. 27, 1960), and Keith Joanne (Sept. 20, 1964).

Marjorie Mae, only daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Guebert, attended Concordia College in Edmonton and Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Ill., and graduated with a degree in Education in 1957. She taught in Kitsilano Lutheran Kindergarten 1957-1959, and at Zion Lutheran School in Cloverdale, B.C. 1959-1962. On July 23, 1961, Marjorie married Walter Plitt of New Westminster (born May 22, 1932). Walt is now employed with the lumber firm of Macmillan, Bloedel and Powell River Co., one of the largest lumber firms in Canada, as a sales representative. The family's mailing address is New Westminster, B.C. There are two children: Stephen Howard (July 26, 1962), and Gwendolyn Jane (Aug. 6, 1964).

Alfred married Norma Burgdorf (born 7-2-1899). As already stated, Alfred lives on the home place. Alfred, commonly called "Bank", because he once said "unter da bank" for "under the bench," bought the August Voges' farm (80 acres) just northeast of Red Bud in 1928 at $35.00 an acre. In 1925 he purchased some land in the Richland Creek bottom from Ferdinand Obst at $50.60 an acre, so that he now owns about 235 acres. For a number of years "Bank" was on the board of directors of the First National Bank in Red Bud. His wife, Norma, passed away on 4-24-1960, and Alfred is now living in retirement on his farm. The children of this union were: Doris 11-26-1925, Eileen 2-9-1927, Evelyn 1-28-1929, Donald 3-5-1933, Glenn 3-21-1941, and James 7-3-1942.

Doris Guebert married Martin Zschiegner (born 12-23-1924) in 1947. They reside in St. Louis, Mo., and have a daughter, Kathryn, born 12-7-1950.

Eileen Guebert married Robert Hanebutt (born 4-18-1927) in 1950. Pastor Hanebutt is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, Springfield, Ill., class of 1951. He has served congregations in Oklahoma and is now the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in North Highlands, California. They have the following children: Bruce 8-25-1952, David 9-22-1953, Beth Ann 9-30-1956, and Lynn 2-14-1960.

Evelyn Guebert is the wife of Vernon Muench (born 12-17-1927) since 1951. Evelyn has taught in the St. John's Lutheran School in Red Bud. Vernon is employed at AFCO and also works part time in the meat department of Dehne's Store. They reside in Red Bud and there are four girls: Nadine 1-6-1954, Marcia 9-25-1956, Janice 3-29-1960, and Laurie 5-20-1962.

Nadine has done very well for her school in the "Spelling Bee Contests."

Donald Guebert married Shirley Stellhorn (born 10-2-1935) in 1955. They live on a farm they bought east of Red Bud and have four children, being sixth generation Gueberts: Gail 3-25-1956, Cindy 3-7-1957, Christy 9-13-1958, Randy 10-7-1961, and Rusty 7-8-1963.

Glenn Guebert married Denise Wellman (born 10-7-1943) in 1961. They live in Concord, California, and have a son, Terry, 12-1-1962, who is also a sixth generation Guebert.

James, the youngest, lives at home with his father, and farms the home place. He is still single.

Victor, fifth child of Charles and Rosa Guebert, attended Concordia College at Milwaukee for two years (1914-1916). He worked for a time as clerk at the C. Becker Milling Co., and then was for many years assistant cashier in the First State Bank of Red Bud. He is now with the Reinholdt & Gardner Investment firm of St. Louis for over 30 years. Victor married Ruth Schuette (born 9-10-1902) in 1923, and there are three children: Victoria

Mae 5-16-1924, Richard Louis 4-10-1927, and Suzanne 5-29-1940. Vic and Ruth reside in Red Bud and are quite interested in church and its organizations. Vic has served many years on the Executive Board of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church.

Victoria Guebert married Clifford Schrader of St. Louis, who was born on 2-27-1917. Victoria is a graduate of Valparaiso University and Clifford is a graduate of Washington University. He served in World War II and was wounded in New Guinea. The family resides in their new home in Columbia, Ill. Clifford is employed at Wilkinson's in St. Louis. They have a daughter, Susan, 7-23-1958.

Richard L. Guebert married Twila Hanebutt (born 4-12-1932) on 3-2-1950. Rich enlisted in the Army and went to Italy, serving with the 88th Division. After the army, he went to the University of Illinois. He is now manager of the Indian Farm, located at Modoc, Illinois, a large dairy operation. Rich is active in various agriculture organizations. There are six children, all being sixth generation Gueberts: Richard L. Jr. 9-9-1951, Peggy Ann 9-5-1952, David Michael 11-11-1953, Alan 6-30-1955, Perry Lee 10-6-1957, and Christian Edward 1-9-1965.

Suzanne Guebert married Ronald Durbin (born 2-11-1940). Both are graduates of Southern Illinois University. Ron was in the Army Reserve and is now employed by the Glidden Co. Suzanne teaches kindergarten. They reside in St. Louis and have a son, Bradley Scott, born 8-13-1963.

Lorenz, seventh child of Charles and Rosa Guebert, is usually called Hon or Honey. He was such a good boy when he was little that everyone called him Honey and somehow that name has stuck. On 1-4-1937 he married Esther Rehmer, daughter of August and Wilhelmina Rehmer, nee Lyddan, who was born 7-11-1908. Lorenz retired from the dairy service in 1951. Two girls were born to this union: Mary Ann 1-23-1938, and Lorraine 10-5-1939.

Mary Ann Guebert attended Valparaiso, then Wagner College at Staten Island, New York. She received her B.S. degree in nursing. On 10-5-1962, she became the wife of Delano Wegener (born 2-12-1937). He is a graduate student and part time instructor in mathematics at the University of Missouri, and Mary Ann is working at the Medical Center. They reside in Columbia, Missouri.

Lorraine Guebert attended Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska, graduating in 1961. On 8-7-1965, she became the wife of Joseph Wheeler (born 2-24-1940). He is sales manager of Industrial Cleaning Supplies, the Pensacola office of Ruf-Nek Chemical Co., and also sole owner of the Wheeler Racing Team. They reside in Warrington, Florida, where Lorraine is teaching 3rd grade at Redeemer Lutheran School.

Norma was at home and kept house for her father until 1930. Since that time she has been employed in St. Louis. She is single.

Johanna Guebert, who was named after her grandmother, contracted diphtheria and died at the age of 11.

Carl Guebert, youngest child of Charles and Rosa Guebert, married Esther Ann Werner (born 4-6-1918 in University City, Mo.) of Millstadt, Ill., on 4-14-1940. They were married by Pastor Aug. Diechmann. Mr. and Mrs. Guebert are active in church and school affairs, serving on various boards and committees. Esther has been a 4-H Leader for 10 years and