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     Henry died on 9 November 1910 in Leipsic, Putnam, Ohio, USA.¹ He was born on 9 November 1910, in Leipsic, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Henry Lucke and Mary Catherine Fanger. Henry Lucke was buried on 11 November 1910 in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Leipsic, Ohio, USA.

     Frank Alfred Klaus was born on 19 November 1910. On Saturday, 9 January 1954, at age 43, Frank Alfred Klaus married Rosemary Vincke, daughter of Frank Bernard Vincke and Kate Giesken. Frank Alfred Klaus died on 21 July 1989 at age 78.

     Edward Jerome Hock was born on 10 December 1910, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, USA. He was the son of George Valentine Hock and Wilhelmina Elizabeth Riepenhoff. Edward Jerome Hock died on 13 May 1966 at age 55.

     Robert E Flynn was born in Clare, Michigan, USA in 1911. He was the son of Henry Patrick Flynn and Rosella Veronica Hughes.

     Charles Gregory Knueven was born on 8 February 1911, in Portageville, Missouri, USA. He was the son of Gus Knueven and Anna Kottenbrock.

     Albert A. Jacobson was born in Dayton, Ohio, USA on 3 April 1911. He was the son of Anthony Joseph Jacobson and Lizzie Lucke. He is listed in the census as Anthony Joseph Jacobson's son on the 3 January 1920 Census in Dayton, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as Lizzie Lucke's son on the 4 April 1930 Census in Dayton, Ohio.² On Sunday, 2 February 1941 in Liberty, Indiana, USA, at age 29, Albert A. Jacobson married Lucille Croft, age 34. Albert A. Jacobson died on 30 August 1974 in Dayton, Ohio, USA at age 63.³

     Mildred Rose Besancency was born on 12 May 1911, in Lima, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Louis F. Besancency and Veronica Elizabeth Foos. Mildred Rose Besancency died on 4 August 1960 in Fremont, Ohio, USA at age 49.

     Louise Smith was born in Perry Township, Ohio, USA on 25 May 1911. Her baptism name was Maria Theresa Schmidt. She was the daughter of John Smith and Mary Magdalen Goedde. Maria Theresa Schmidt was baptized on 26 May 1911 in St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Cloverdale, Ohio, USA.¹ She is listed as John Smith's daughter on the 13 January 1920 Census in Palmer Township, Ohio.² On Monday, 8 February 1932, at age 20, Louise Smith married George Loney, age 28. As of 8 February 1932, her married name was Louise Loney (Smith). On Friday, 8 December 1944, at age 33, Louise Smith married Andre Salata, age 31. As of 8 December 1944, her married name was Louise Salata (Smith). Louise Smith died on 28 December 2000 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA at age 89.³

     Henry Otte was born on 7 June 1911, in Maple Grove Township, Michigan, USA. He was the son of Joseph Otte and Cecelia Giesken. Henry Otte had two wives, Margaret with whom he had two sons, Herman and Joe, and Cecelia with whom he had no children. He is listed in the census as Joseph Otte's son on the 23 April 1930 Census in Maple Grove Township, Michigan.¹ Henry Otte died on 2 July 1988 in Chesaning, Michigan, USA at age 77.²

     Mildred Schmenk was born in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA on 27 July 1911. She was the daughter of Joseph Rudolph Schmenk and Emma Kuhlman. She is listed as Joseph Rudolph Schmenk's daughter on the 13 January 1920 Census in Ottawa Township, Ohio.¹ On Saturday, 19 June 1937 in Holy Family Church in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA, at age 25, Mildred Schmenk married Frank Meyer, age 27, son of Ben Meyer and Mina Rieman. As of 19 June 1937, her married name was Mildred Meyer (Schmenk). Mildred died on 10 July 1997 in New Carlisle, Ohio, USA at age 85. She was buried on 14 July 1997 in Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

     Elizabeth Drummelsmith was born on 17 September 1911, in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of John H. Drummelsmith and Philomena Siefker. Elizabeth Drummelsmith died on 1 April 1993 at age 81.

     Mary Frances Laubenthal was born on 30 September 1911, in Mobile, Alabama, USA. She was the daughter of John Nicolaus Laubenthal and Laura Clark. Mary Frances Laubenthal died on 18 November 1919 in Toledo, Ohio, USA at age 8.

     Raymond Recker was born on 12 October 1911, in New Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Henry Caspar Recker and Lena Siefker. Raymond Recker died on 18 April 1983 at age 71.

     Thomas Rieman was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on 21 December 1911. He was the son of William John Rieman and Anna M. Drerup. He is listed in the census as William John Rieman's son on the 14 January 1920 Census in Glandorf, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as William John Rieman's son on the 3 April 1930 Census in Glandorf, Ohio.² Thomas died on 17 June 1944 at age 32. Killed in action in France during WWII.

     Edward Ball was born in 1912, in Miller City, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Michael Ball and Helena Knueven. He is listed in the census as Michael Ball's son on the 16 January 1920 Census in Palmer Township, Ohio.¹

     Mildred S Wanamaker was born on 12 January 1912, in Cloverdale, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 13 January 1912 in St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Cloverdale, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Stephan Peter Wanamaker and Margaret M. Smith. Her baptism name was Stefania Mildred Wannemacher. She is listed as Stephan Peter Wanamaker's daughter on the 9 January 1920 Census in Cloverdale, Ohio.² She is listed as Stephan Peter Wanamaker's daughter on the 10 April 1930 Census in Lima, Ohio.³

     Mary Joanna Collette Osterhage was born on 21 January 1912, in Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. She was baptized on 22 January 1912 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Osterhage and Mary A. Smith. Mary Joanna Collette Osterhage died before 1920 in Kalida, Ohio, USA.

     Vincent H. Wortkoetter was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on 28 January 1912. He was the son of Andrew Henry Wortkoetter and Lena Rieman. , Vincent H. Wortkoetter married Norma Mason. He is listed in the census as Andrew Henry Wortkoetter's son on the 13 January 1920 Census in Glandorf, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as Andrew Henry Wortkoetter's son on the 28 April 1930 Census in Florence Township, Ohio. Vincent died on 18 January 1998 in Defiance, Ohio, USA at age 85.
Biography: No children.

     Gertrude C. Rominski was born in Farmington, Michigan, USA on 9 February 1912. On Saturday, 20 June 1936 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA, at age 24, Gertrude C. Rominski married Harry John Roof, age 30, son of John Roof and Clara Lucke.¹ As of 20 June 1936, her married name was Gertrude C. Roof (Rominski). We have a photo of their 40th anniversary. We have a photo of their 50th anniversary. Gertrude C. Rominski died on 12 February 1988 Killed, along with her husband, by a drunk driver in an auto accident. She was buried on 16 February 1988 in St. John's Cemetery in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA.

     Leo Hugo Giesken was born on 16 February 1912, in Chesaning, Michigan, USA.¹ He was the son of Louis Giesken and Katie Duling. He is listed in the census as Louis Giesken's son on the 23 April 1930 Census in Chesaning, Michigan.² Circa 1940, Leo Hugo Giesken married Muriel Seaman. Leo Hugo Giesken and Muriel Seaman had 3 boys. Leo Hugo Giesken died on 20 May 1980 in Chesaning, Michigan, USA at age 68.^3,1 He was buried on 23 May 1980 in Resurrection Cemetery in Chesaning, Michigan, USA.¹

     Marguerite Roof was born in Ottawa Township, Ohio, USA on 23 February 1912.¹ She was baptized on 24 February 1912 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Roof and Clara Lucke. Her baptism name was Marguerite Emily Roof. Marguerite Roof was in the family group photo of Clara Lucke's and John Roof'sfamily in 1919 in Augusta Township, Michigan, USA. She is listed as John Roof's daughter on the 14 January 1920 Census in Augusta Township, Michigan.² She is listed as John Roof's daughter on the 1 April 1930 Census.³ On Saturday, 23 June 1934 in St. John's Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA, at age 22, Marguerite Roof married Robert H. Young, age 25.¹ As of 23 June 1934, her married name was Marguerite Young (Roof). Marguerite Roof died on 19 December 1995 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA at age 83. Cause of death was ovarian cancer. She was buried on 21 December 1995 in St. Thomas in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

      James Bumpass was also known as Samual James Bumpass Jr. He was born in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA on 27 February 1912. He was the son of James Bumpass and Philomena Lucke. He is listed in the census as James Bumpass's son on the 2 April 1930 Census in Riverside, Arkansas.¹ In 1940 in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA, James Bumpass married Julia Carpenter, daughter of Andrew Carpenter and Virginia Van Orman. James served in the military on 21 October 1942. U.S. Army Air Corps. He and Julia Carpenter were divorced circa 1950 in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA. James died on 1 March 1995 in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA at age 83. Cause of death was kidney failure. He was buried on 5 March 1995 in Bellwood Annex, St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA.

     Mary Siefker was born on 29 February 1912, in Union Township, Ohio, USA. She was the daughter of Peter George Siefker and Christine Drummelsmith. Mary Siefker died on 17 December 1989 at age 77.

     Cletus Verhoff was born in April 1912, in Cuba, Greensburg Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Frederick W Verhoff and Elizabeth Ellerbrock. He is listed in the census as Frederick W Verhoff's son on the 28 January 1920 Census in Greensburg Township, Ohio.¹ He is listed in the census as Frederick W Verhoff's son on the 17 April 1930 Census in Cuba, Greensburg Township, Ohio.² Cletus Verhoff died on 18 July 1971 at age 59.³

     Rudolph Smith was born in Union Township, Ohio, USA on 16 April 1912.¹ He was the son of William Smith and Clara Rampe. Frances Leon Rudolph Smith was baptized on 18 April 1912 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Frances Leon Rudolph Smith. He is listed in the census as William Smith's son on the 2 January 1920 Census in Union Township, Ohio.² On Tuesday, 30 April 1935 in St. John the Baptist in Glandorf, Ohio, USA, at age 23, Rudolph Smith married Donelda Kehres, age 24.³

     Oscar Rampe was born in Union Township, Ohio, USA on 9 July 1912.¹ He was the son of Herbert B. Rampe and Cora Erhart. Joseph Frederick Oscar Rampe was baptized on 11 July 1912 in St. Michael's in Kalida, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Joseph Frederick Oscar Rampe. He is listed in the census as Herbert B. Rampe's son on the 10 April 1930 Census in Union Township, Ohio.² Oscar Rampe died on 14 February 1976 at age 63.³

     Henry Siefker was born on 11 July 1912, in Palmer Township, Ohio, USA. He was the son of Henry Siefker and Catherine Recker. Henry Siefker died on 14 August 1993 at age 81.

     Louis Meyer was born in Pleasant Township, Ohio, USA on 12 August 1912. He was the son of Ben Meyer and Mina Rieman. Louis Jerome Meyer was baptized on 18 August 1912 in St. Peter and Paul's in Ottawa, Ohio, USA.¹ His baptism name was Louis Jerome Meyer. He is listed in the census as Ben Meyer's son on the 28 January 1920 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.² He is listed in the census as Ben Meyer's son on the 15 April 1930 Census in Pleasant Township, Ohio.³ On Thursday, 24 November 1938 in St. Mary's Church in Leipsic, Ohio, USA, at age 26, Louis Meyer married Florence Klausing, age 24, daughter of Harry Clinton Wolfgang and Lena Kreis.¹ Louis died on 21 January 2001 in Fostoria, Ohio, USA at age 88.

     Alphonse Niemeyer was born on 3 October 1912. Circa 1945 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, Ohio, USA, Alphonse Niemeyer married Rosemary Giesken, daughter of John Giesken and Maria Rosa Schlagbaum. Alphonse Niemeyer and Rosemary Giesken had 13 children. Alphonse Niemeyer died on 14 January 1997 in Ottoville, Ohio, USA at age 84.¹ He was buried on 17 January 1997 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, Ohio, USA.²

     Hilda Ruth Hurley was born in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas, USA on 6 October 1912. She was the daughter of Fred W. Hurley and Mary Ann Lucke. She is listed as Fred W. Hurley's daughter on the 13 January 1920 Census in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas.¹ She is listed as Mary Ann Lucke's daughter on the 3 April 1930 Census in Pine Bluff, Vaugine Township, Arkansas. On Saturday, 21 September 1935, at age 22, Hilda Ruth Hurley married Fleming Staggars.² As of 21 September 1935, her married name was Hilda Ruth Staggars (Hurley). Hilda was divorced from Fleming Staggars on 16 November 1938. On Friday, 19 May 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA, at age 26, Hilda Ruth Hurley married James Wilburn Hale, age 34. As of 19 May 1939, her married name was Hilda Ruth Hale (Hurley). Hilda died on 1 March 1962 in Walnut, California, USA at age 49. Name is listed as Hilda S. Hale, maiden name of mother is listed as Lucke.³