Aubrey Lynn WEHOFER

Charles married Fay BIERMAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: High School
• FamilySearch ID: GCZV-GJX
• Occupation: Baker
• Religion: Lutheran
• _UID: 7A8BFF14DD2645FE874826C60D46FDC52E10
• Residence: 1930, Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Cook, Illinois
• Residence: 1940, Chicago, Cook, Illinois
• MilitaryService: 5 Sep 1946, Dearborn, Michigan
• Obituary: 6 Apr 2004, Arizona

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Born in Chicago and moved to Alpena when 16, where he worked in family business - Bakery. Lived in Alpena, Mi after marriage 1953 - 1959. Moved to Aneheim, CA for 6 months in 1959, then to Tucson, AZ from 1959 - 1962, where they had a bakery. Moved to Santa Ana, CA from 1962-1964 , and then to Phoenix, AZ in 1964-1969, in Maryvale area. Then moved back to Alpena from 1969-1971 to help Paul and Clara with their bakery. Moved back to Phoenix in 1971 and subsequently moved to Mesa, AZ area since, where Joyce and Bill had a bakery (Yum-Yum Tree Bakery) for several years. Sold bakery, retired and worked as security guard for a time, until caring for wife Joyce, who had advanced Parkinson's became a full time task. Died of heart attack 3 days prior to 76th birthday.

William married Joyce Marilyn KEMNITZ on 4 Jul 1953 in Herron, Michigan. Joyce (daughter of Albert William KEMNITZ and Edna Geneva HASSE) was born on 26 Dec 1932 in Herron, Michigan; died on 16 Jul 2008 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: High School
• FamilySearch ID: LT9L-Q3B
• Occupation: Baker Assistant, Technical Assembly Worker
• Religion: Lutheran
• _UID: 486B383F416C4E09BF4A2A91429B355E6285

Notes:

Grew up on farm and was oldest of 12 children. Left to work in town at 16. Lived in Alpena, Mi after marriage 1953 - 1959. Moved to Aneheim, CA for 6 months in 1959, then to Tucson, AZ from 1959 - 1962, where they had a bakery. Moved to Santa Ana, CA from 1962-1964 , and then to Phoenix, AZ in 1964-1969, in Maryvale area. Then moved back to Alpena from 1969-1971 to help Paul and Clara with their bakery. Moved back to Phoenix in 1971 and subsequently moved to Mesa, AZ area since, where Joyce and Bill had a bakery (Yum-Yum Tree Bakery) for several years. Diagnosed in approx 1972 with Parkinsons Disease.

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• FamilySearch ID: M3LR-T5N
• _UID: 8A09ED8E9F084CFD9206D6549F6A6C3D722D
• Residence: 1925, Woodbury Township, Woodbury, Iowa
• Obituary: 1994, Payson, Gila, Arizona
• Alt. Death: 8 Oct 1994, Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona

Merlin married Evelyn Margaret BLOCKER on 21 Jun 1946 in Pierson, Woodbury, Iowa. Evelyn (daughter of Carl BOCK and Minnie Bertha Laura KAHL) was born on 24 Jan 1924 in Kingsley, Plymouth, Iowa; died on 19 Feb 2009 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried on 26 Feb 2009 in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: L6LB-9NW
• Name: Evelyn Margaret BOCK
• _UID: AB51F8C6A2894BA4BDC344D6BB87A5F94E01
• Residence: 1925, Plymouth, Plymouth, Iowa

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• FamilySearch ID: LR46-23M
• Immigration: ; Arrival Date: 28 Apr 1913 - Port of Arrival: New York, New York, USA
• Name: Pal WEHOFER
• Name: Paul WEHOFFER
• Occupation: Bakery Owner
• Religion: ; Geburt: r?m. kath. - USA: evang.
• Religion: Lutheran
• Residence: ; Geburt: Mischendorf Nr. 107
• _UID: E604EFDD68B047719BC0F43CCE03073C259D
• Military Draft Registration: Between 1917 and 1918, Chicago, Cook, Illinois
• Residence: 1930, Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Cook, Illinois
• Residence: 1935, Chicago, Cook, Illinois
• Residence: 27 Oct 1993, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan

Notes:

2nd Born.
Came to America when 15 years old (March 1913) and went to live with cousins near Chicago sometime after his mother died in 1904. Living in 1917 at 7018 Justine, Chicago, Illinois.
Came from Pinkamiske, Vas, Hungary that was later known as Mischendorf, Burgenland, Austria after World War I (1917). Area comprises Germanic, Croatian and Hungarian heritages in area commonly known as Burgenland, Austria. Past Wehofers were known prior to 1850's as Vehhofers, but common spelling uniformly changed to Wehofer over 20-30 years, in nearly all families. Generations of Wehofers have spread over a relatively small area, with the highest concentrations in descending order: Wien (Vienna) Austria (30%), Mischendorf (6%), Rust (5%), Yspertac (3%), Tadten (3%), and so forth to lesser concentrations.

Paul is an Americanised name spelling (originally Pal in Hungarian), upon coming to the USA. Paul married Clara and they operated a small limited bakery in the Chicago area for a few years during the wartime 40's. When they moved the family to Alpena, they started a larger bakery, bought lake front property at Hubbard Lake, bought a house and set up their oldest sons in the family business. Differences of opinion and relationship issues separated most of the older children from close ties to their parents, Paul and Clara and full reconciliation was never fully realized. SS# 375-34-0880

Entry to Ellis Island, New York: Paul Wehoffer (SP!) arrived April 28, 1913 at age 16 from Pinkamilka Ungary (all their spelling not mine), ethnicity: Ungarn (Hungarian) German. Port of Departure Le Havre, Seine-Inferior, France on the ship Rochambeau. Going to brother Adolf (Step brother) in Chicago, 141 W. 45th St., Chicago, Ill.. Relative still in Hungary father Franz.
Brother Adolf was Adolf Radakovits, step brother whose mother Theresia was Franz Wehofer third wife.

1918: Draft Registration; Residence 7018 S. Justine, Chicago. Nearest Relative: Adolf Radohowitz (Radowicz)? 5127 S. Wells, Chicago, Ill

Found in 1930 Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois - Paul Wehofer, age 32, born in Austria with wife Clara.
Wehofer, Paul; Head, age 32, born Austria; Father born Germany; Mother born Austria; Speaks German; Immigration 1907; Occupation - Baker
Clara, Wife, age 21, Born Michigan; Father & Mother born Germany
William, Son age 2, Born Illinois

Also in Cook County, on same census, different area, at seperate residence was a John Wehofer, age 28; a "Lodger" in a household, from Hungary and was a "Blacksmith". Unknown if relative of Paul.

Also in Cook County on same 1930 census, different area was Frank Wehofer, age 39, born 1891 in Austria, married to Theresa age 35 with sons Rudolph age 16 and Frank aged 8. Unknown if relative of Paul.

I have copy of Pal Wehofer Hungarian Birth Registration from where registered on 12 May 1897 in Pinka-Miske. Details match recollections of William and Joyce Wehofer which leads to further varification of details through the Catholic Church records of his father Franz and his mother Aloisia.

Meanwhile, back in Hungary the year after Pal emigrated to the US, World War I happened.

Main articles: Austro-Hungarian entry into World War I and Hungary in World War I

After the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, a series of crises escalated quickly. A general war began on 28 July with a declaration of war on Serbia by Austria-Hungary.[45]

Austria-Hungary drafted 9 million soldiers in World War I, of which 4 million were from the kingdom of Hungary. During the First World War, Austria-Hungary fought on the side of Germany, Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire? the so-called Central Powers. They conquered Serbia easily, and Romania declared war. The Central Powers then conquered Southern Romania and the Romanian capital of Bucharest. In November 1916, Emperor Franz Joseph died; the new monarch, Emperor Charles I of Austria (IV. K?roly), sympathized with the pacifists in his realm.

Birth:
Was Pinkamiske, Vas, Hungary when came to U.S.

Pal married Clara Elsie STARK on 3 Apr 1926 in Cook County, Illinois. Clara (daughter of Rudolph Julius William STARK and Marie "Mary" Fredericka GRESCHKE) was born on 19 Aug 1908 in Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan; died on 17 Oct 1990 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; was buried in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery Tawas City, Iosco County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: KZFQ-26G
• LifeSketch: ; Find A Grave MEMORIAL ID 115053345
• Occupation: Bakery Owner
• Religion: Lutheran
• _UID: 7B4FF165B6404ECE82C7B68DAFDA924C2572
• Residence: 1910, Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan
• Residence: 1920, Tawas, Iosco, Michigan
• Residence: 1930, Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Cook, Illinois
• Residence: 1935, Chicago, Cook, Illinois

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• FamilySearch ID: K2VL-WWB
• Occupation: Farmer
• Religion: Lutheran
• _UID: 32311462DE8240CB95EF5D14FA180AE93EA2
• Residence: 1910, Wilson Township, Alpena, Michigan
• Residence: 1940, Wilson Township, Alpena, Michigan
• Residence: 31 May 1987, Wilson, Alpena, Michigan

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Found in 1920 US Census in Flint City, Genssee, Michigan

Albert Kemnitz, Roomer, age 17, born in Germany, farmer
Residence of Raymond Miller

Name: Albert Kemnitz
SSN: 380-38-8271
Last Residence: 49744 Herron, Alpena, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 17 Sep 1902
Died: May 1987 State (Year)
SSN issued: Michigan (1955-1956 )

Died:
Died at home

Albert married Edna Geneva HASSE on 30 Jun 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Edna (daughter of Frederick William HASSE and Augusta Adeline SCHUELKE) was born on 23 Jul 1908 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died on 12 May 1997 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: K2VL-CCJ
• Name: Edna G. HASSE
• Occupation: Homemaker/Farmer
• Religion: Lutheran
• _UID: 96D6BD1DD8CB41BC8E1345D0259691F1D9C4
• Residence: 1910, Alpena Ward 5, Alpena, Michigan
• Residence: 1930, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan
• Residence: 1940, Wilson Township, Alpena, Michigan

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• FamilySearch ID: KZTY-B3C
• Residence: 1895, Cherokee, Iowa
• Residence: 1910, Tilden, Cherokee, Iowa
• Residence: 1915, Pierson, Woodbury, Iowa
• MilitaryService: 6 May 1919, Pierson, Woodbury, Iowa
• Residence: 1920, Rutland, Woodbury, Iowa
• Residence: 1940, Tilden Township, Cherokee, Iowa
• Military Draft Registration: 27 Apr 1942, Pierson, Cherokee, Iowa

Roy married Elsie Elizabeth TREPTOW on 22 Aug 1917 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. Elsie (daughter of William Theodore TREPTOW and Maria Dorothea Sophia BOBZIEN) was born on 30 Nov 1894 in Garfield Township, Plymouth, Iowa; died on 1 Feb 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: 9JR3-TW7
• Name: Elsie Lizie TREPTOE
• Name: Lizzie
• Residence: 1895, Plymouth, Iowa
• Residence: 1900, ED 104 Garfield Township Kingsley village, Plymouth, Iowa
• Residence: 1905, Plymouth, Iowa
• Residence: 1910, Garfield, Plymouth, Iowa
• Residence: 1930, Rutland, Woodbury, Iowa
• Residence: 1940, Tilden Township, Cherokee, Iowa

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• FamilySearch ID: M3LR-TT8
• Residence: 1900, Remsen Township Remsen town, Plymouth, Iowa
• MilitaryService: 13 Jun 1919, Remsen, Plymouth, Iowa

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DIES AS RESULT OF BLOOD POISON. SCRATH ABOVE EYE CUSES DEATH OF CARL BOCK ? FELL AGAINST RADIATOR. Two weeks ago, Carl Bock, living 11 miles south of Remsen, was cranking his car. He slipped and fell against the radiator, receiving a small scratch above the eye. He thought nothing of it until several days later. Blood poisoning had set in and he was taken to the Sacred Heart hospital, where he died Thursday.
Mr. Bock was born in Remsen on January 1, 1887, and has lived in Plymouth county all his life. He was a farmer south of Remsen. The body was shipped to Remsen for burial. ? Le Mars Globe Post, Monday, March 24, 1924, page 1.
Also ?
INJURY TO HEAD PROVES FATAL. YOUNG FARMER SUCCUMBS TO BLOOD POISONING FOLLOWING SLIGHT ACCIDENT. Carl Bock, of Henry township, aged 37, died at a local hospital in this city Thursday night. Death was due to blood poisoning caused by an accident which befell Mr. Bock, the week previous to his death. Mr. Bock sustained a cut on his head when he fell against the radiator of his car in attempting to crank the machine. As he was manipulating the crank, his foot slipped, and he was thrown forward, his head striking the machine with considerable force. A severe wound was inflicted in the region of the eye. The wound soon developed blood poisoning and he was brought to a hospital in Le Mars. His condition was serious from the first, but his condition showed signs of mending for a time and hopes were entertained for his ultimate recovery. A relapse ensued and the result was fatal.
Carl Bock was born in Plymouth county January 1, 1887, and lived here all his life. He was a hardworking and industrious citizen and well liked in the community. His death is mourned by his wife and son and a large number of relatives and friends. The body was shipped from here to Remsen where the funeral was held. ? Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Tuesday, March 25, 1924
Also ?
Remsen people and vicinity were sorely grieved Friday morning when the announcement was circulated of the death of Carl Bock, who died in a Le Mars hospital, of blood poisoning. About a week ago Mr. Bock was taken to the hospital, suffering from a severe case of blood poisoning, sustained a few days previous while cranking a car. He received the cut over his eye when he fell against the radiator of the machine. His condition while at the hospital grew steadily worse, and physicians could not check the poison, when erysipelas set in and pneumonia later. Those who mourn his sudden death are his wife and two small children, also his aged parents who reside at Gladbrook, Ia., and one brother, Emil. The deceased was 40 years of age. The funeral was held Saturday, from the St. Paul's church, under the auspices of the Pieper post, American legion, of which Mr. Bock was a member. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Juergons. ? Le Mars Globe Post, Thursday, March 27, 1924, page 3.

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REMSEN MAN DIES, RESULT OF ACCIDENT. Carl Bock Passes Away in Hospital After Brief Illness. Funeral Held Here Saturday.
Carl Bock, of Henry township, a well known farmer here for many years, and a native of this community, died in a Le Mars hospital last Thursday night from blood poisoning caused by an accident which befell him only eight days previously. Mr. Bock was 37 years old, and is survived by his wife, two children, one brother, and his parents. The body was brought to Remsen the following day, and the funeral held Saturday with services in St. Paul's church.
Mr. Bock was injured on the night of March 12, when, after having visited with a neighbor, he attempted to crank his car to return home. While manipulating the crank he slipped and fell, striking his head against the radiator and inflicting a wound in his forehead. Within a short time blood poisoning developed, and after consulting physicians he was hurried to a hospital in Le Mas. His condition as regarded as serious from the first, although several days later he showed signs of recovery, but a relapse followed and the result was fatal. He passed away at the hospital at 9:20 o'clock Thursday night, March 20.
The body was brought to Remsen the following day, and taken to the home of his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Koch, in town, awaiting burial.
Carl Bock was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Bock, old time Remsen farmers who once lived south of town but now residing at Gladbrook, Iowa. He was born on a farm here January 1, 1887, and attended the local schools, and later attended college. In his youth Carl was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, and has been a member of St. Paul's congregation for many years. In July, 1922, he was married to Miss Minnie Grage, and the couple has farmed in Henry township ever since. Two children were born to the couple.
The deceased was a world war veteran and received his first military training at Camp Dodge, later serving for two years with the 88th division overseas. He was honorably discharged, and came direct to Remsen after the war to resume his residence here. Carl Bock was a likable young man, and had many friends in this vicinity, all of whom were sorely grieved over his untimely death and extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved wife and children.
The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon with services at the Peter Koch home at 1:30 o'clock, followed by church services conducted by Rev. A. H. Juergens of St. Paul's church. The services were largely attended. Members of Pieper post, American Legion, of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body, and six of his former?(?)? They were: S.M. Fiedler, N. H. Hatz, Herman Johnson, Darrel Schultz, Dave Cook, and John Harnack. ? Remsen Bell-Enterprise, March 27, 1924, page 1, column 3.

Carl married Minnie Bertha Laura KAHL on 15 Jul 1922 in Cherokee, Iowa. Minnie (daughter of Harry Ferdinand KAHL and Margaret GRAGE) was born on 7 Dec 1900 in Plymouth, Iowa; died on 13 May 1959 in Plymouth, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: M3LR-Y9V