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  1. 2.  Richard"Dick" Milton Bethel was born on 27 Jun 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (son of Milton Bethel and Elsie E. Lebo); died on 14 Jul 2022 in Belmont, Kent County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Margaret Battel Bethel supplied the corrected birthdate and location, as Art Peck was incorrect. She further noted that although Dick was born in Toledo, he grew up in Pennsylvania.

    Bio of Dick Bethel published by Encore, Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

    Blessed with everything from a green thumb to a sense of humor, Dick Bethel inspires the rest of us to ponder if we're truly tapping our own reservoirs to the greatest degree possible to share with the outside world.

    Even a lifelong battle with Crohn's disease has failed to slow this Belmont resident, who was born in Toledo, raised in Pennsylvania, and moved to Michigan to make his mark in education, theater, horticultural, the Boy Scouts of America and more.

    While helping his father in the car sales business, he earned a degree from Youngstown State University in business administration, then took a job with Dow Corning in Midland, and later earned an MBA from Central Michigan University.

    It's there he met wife Maggie, with whom he has one son, Daniel. After his stint with Dow, he worked for JC Penney, then Reith-Riley Construction. Along the way, he taught sales and business classes for 22 years at Ferris State University.

    His interests include a relationship with scouting (son Daniel attained the Eagle rank), as well as a long-time commitment to the Crossroads Theater Guild in Reed City, where he's played the part of the disciple James the Lesser in a production of "The Last Supper" that originated in1986.

    "It always looks good on your resume," Dick says, "when you list yourself as 'disciple.'"

    Dick has also performed with the Rogue River Community Theater Company since 2001.

    In association with 4-H and Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, Dick has pitched in on several endeavors, including that of a "rabbit leader" the last 16 years for youth raising hares to show at area fairs. In 2011, he earned Master Gardener designation through MSU, and has completed requirements for advanced master gardener and master naturalist.

    "It's a whole different direction from the city boy who grew up in Redding, Pennsylvania," he acknowledges.

    With Maggie at his side, these two avid gardeners have landscaped from scratch their two-acre wooded lot in Ada with lavish stands of perennials. They spend hours each spring spritzing up the beds with hundreds of annuals. Highlights include a bubbling fountain that flows from a massive puddingstone, and meandering pathways that connect to neighbors' properties.

    "It's been a lot of enjoyment and fun," says Dick, whose life of service has extended to children as young as five and gardeners well into and beyond their 80s. "You get your rewards," he maintains, "from the enjoyment of others."

    Sometimes, those rewards come with laughter. Not long ago, he was manning phones for the Extension Service and fielded a call from a woman who had just moved to northern Lower Michigan from southern Mississippi.

    "Have there been any reports of spaceships landing in the Traverse City area?" she asked, and went on to describe what she thought was something tantamount to crop circles, with "the ground covered in some areas by a strange white coating."

    "How long have you lived in Traverse City," Dick asked.

    "Six months," came the reply.

    "Do you know what frost is?"


    Obituary

    Richard Milton Bethel, Polka-dancer, cat-lover, vintage milk-bottle enthusiast, and a man with an endless appetite for Pennsylvania Dutch dishes are just a few of the traits that describe Richard ""Dick"" Bethel. Dick found joy in all these things and so much more yet nothing gave him greater joy than serving others. Even on his last day of July 14, 2022, which came to a peaceful end at his home with his beloved wife beside him, he spoke of plans to serve coffee to the folks ""upstairs"".

    Service to his community and others was a consistent quality that marked his entire life through his service in the Navy, his teaching career at Ferris State University, his 4-H volunteer work, and as a Master Gardener Hotline volunteer. Naming all the different ways he served during his life cannot be adequately chronicled in this space, but more important, does not honor his humble character.

    Dick was born June 27, 1939, to Milton and Elsie Bethel of Reading, Pennsylvania, and was their only child. In 1974 he married his beloved wife Margaret; they were married 48 years. They lived in the Cannonsburg area for the last 30 years. In 1980 he became a father to their only child, Daniel Bethel. He gained a daughter-in-law, Sarah, in 2013. He became a grandfather to Benji, in 2015 and later to Clara (2018), and Susie (2020). Dick took great pride and love in his family, expressing his care through service. He asked his son and others (he was honored to be called ""Dad"" by several family friends), ""How's your car running?"". We love you too Dad, the cars are running just fine.

    A memorial service is planned for August 19, 2022, at 11:30 at the Bostwick Lake Congregational Church, 7979 Belding Road, NE, Rockford, MI, 49341, followed by a light luncheon. Visitation will be held an hour before the service. The service will also be available for connection on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85906057012?pwd=Y2RMOHdIOUV5cyt4SlJOQ2VPNW1CZz09.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan 4 H Foundation for the Kent County 4-H Youth Endowment or the Bostwick Lake Congregational Church Memorial Gardens.

    Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jul. 21 to Jul. 25, 2022.

    Richard"Dick" married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


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Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Milton Bethel was born on 10 May 1909 in Amherst County, Virginia; died on 30 Jun 1981 in Springmont, Spring Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    Services for Milton E. Bethel, 72, of 3039 Grandview Blvd., Springmont, owner-operator of Bethel's Motor Service, 613 N. Third St., for 42 years, will be Friday night at 8 in the Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown.

    Burial will be in Millcreek Memorial Cemetery, Newmanstown.

    Bethel was dead on arrival Tuesday night in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

    Born in Amherst, Va. he was a son of the late William and Cora (Hudson) Bethel.

    Surviving are his wife, Elsie (Lebo) Bethel; a son, Richard, Reed City, Mich., and a grandson.

    Reading Eagle; 2 Jul 1981.

    Milton married Elsie E. Lebo before 1939. Elsie was born on 10 Nov 1906 in Sheridan, Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 May 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elsie E. Lebo was born on 10 Nov 1906 in Sheridan, Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 May 1990.
    Children:
    1. 2. Richard"Dick" Milton Bethel was born on 27 Jun 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 14 Jul 2022 in Belmont, Kent County, Michigan.

  3. 6.  Arthur William Battel was born on 14 Jan 1917 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan (son of John William Battel and Bessie Sowden); died on 2 Dec 2006 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Cass City Chronicle
    Thursday, January 8, 1970
    Page 9

    Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Battel, Mark and Margaret entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Battel Sr. and Dan, Mrs. Lena Schwegler, Misses Patricia and Diane Howe of Knoxville, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. John D. Battel and sons of Dayton, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sowden, Minnie and Rayford of Caro and Miss Diane Powell at a late New Year's supper Friday evening. Mrs. Forest Klein, daughter Mary and granddaughter Mary Frances of Port Huron joined them for the evening.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

    Arthur W. Battel

    Arthur W. Battel, 89, of Cass City died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 in Tendercare Nursing Facility in Cass City.

    He was born Jan. 14, 1917 at home in Elkland Township to John and Bessie (Sowden) Battel. He married Marjory Magdalene Schwegler on Nov. 19, 1942 in Cass City Evangelical United Brethren Church.

    Arthur was a livestock farmer, raising dairy cows and swine, as well as processed maple syrup on the family farm. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living member of the Fraser Presbyterian Church. His family were founding members of the church. Arthur was a 4H member in his youth and a 4H leader as an adult. He was an active supporter of the Tuscola County Fair and the Michigan State Fair, and participated in both by exhibiting livestock. During his years as a member of Fraser Presbyterian Church, Arthur held various offices, including serving as Elder since 1949; he also was a former Sunday School Superintendent.

    Arthur is survived by his wife, Marjory; children, John (Reba) Battel of Dandridge, Tenn., Mark (Diane) Battel of Cass City, Margaret (Richard) Battle of Belmont; grandchildren, Michael (Andrea) Battel, Philip (Charise) Battel, Christopher (Kara) Battel, Robert (Sue) Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Battel; great-granddaughters, Laura, Elaina, Carla, Addy, Dori, Ella; sister, Lillian (Lawrence) Neaves of Las Vegas; sister-in-law, Betsy Sowden of Vassar; several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his foster brother, Morris Sowden.

    Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City.

    Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 in Kranz Funeral Home, with Rev. David Blackburn officiating. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery.

    Memorial may be made to Fraser Presbyterian Church or the Tuscola County Fair Association.

    Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

    Huron Daily Tribune (www.michigansthumb.com)

    (Research):Census Information:

    1920 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
    Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
    SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
    70-73
    Battel, John W Hd M w 32 M Mich Canada/Eng Canada/Eng Farmer
    Battel, Bessie Wf F w 23 M Mich England Mich
    Battel, Arthur W Son M W 3 S Mich Mich Mich
    Battel, Lilian M Dtr F W 1 1/12 Mich Mich Mich
    Battel, Daniel Bro M W 28 S Mich Canada Canada
    Battel, Geroge Bro M W 22 S Mich Canada Canada

    Arthur married Marjory Magdalene Schwegler on 19 Nov 1942 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Marjory (daughter of Benjamin Adam Schwegler and Joanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark) was born on 26 Apr 1918 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Apr 2008 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 24 Apr 2008 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Marjory Magdalene SchweglerMarjory Magdalene Schwegler was born on 26 Apr 1918 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan (daughter of Benjamin Adam Schwegler and Joanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark); died on 20 Apr 2008 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 24 Apr 2008 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Attended the rural Wright School, located in Elkland Township on mile east and two miles north of Cass City on the southeast corner of Schwegler and Reed roads. A picture of the Wright School Girls-1931, shows Dorothy Deneen, Ruth Tuckey, Betty McCallum, Fern Schwegler, Helen Joos, Kathleen McCallum, Leila Battel (teacher), Marie Deneen, Alice Buehrly, Marjory Schwegler. Wright School Boys-1931, Lawrence Holik, Leon Holik, Keith Buehrly, Russell Ellis, Russell Striffler, James Tuckey, Calvin Helwig, Fred Withey, Clinton Law, Henry Hulbert. (The Way it Was, The Cass City Area Historical Society, Vol 7, July 2002, Number 4).

    Marjory Battel was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family. She and her daughter, Maggie, also identified people in the old family photos of numerous cousins, many of which are displayed on this website.

    MARJORY MAGDALENE SCHWEGLER BATTEL

    Marjory M. Battel, 89, of Cass City, died peacefully with her family by her side Sunday, April 20, 2008 in her home following a short illness. She was born April 26, 1918 at home in Elkland Township to Benjamin and JoAnna Magdalene (Mark) Schwegler. She married Arthur William Battel November 19, 1942 in the Cass City Evangelical United Brethren Church. He died December 2, 2006.

    Marjory graduated from Cass City High School in 1937 as Salutatorian of her class. She enjoyed gardening. Marjory loved to read and was a very active member of Fraser Presbyterian Church. She was a Youth Fellowship Leader, Sunday School Teacher and 4H Leader. Marjory was a very giving, humble person. She served others and led by her example, asking not for acknowledgement. She loved to bake and cook, preparing food for her family and friends.

    Marjory is survived by her children: John (Reba) Battel of Dandridge, TN, Mark (Diane) Battel of Cass City, Margaret (Richard) Bethel of Belmont; grandchildren: Michael (Andrea) Battel, Philip (Charise) Battel, Christopher (Kara) Battel, Robert (Sue) Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Bethel; great granddaughters: Laura, Elaina, Carla, Addy, Dori, Ella; great grandsons: Fisher and Andrew John; several nieces and nephews; special cousin, Sharon Fox. She is preceded in death by her sisters: Mildred Klein and Fern Howe.

    Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. David Blackburn of Fraser Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will take place in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Pallbearers for Mrs. Battel: Michael Battel, Christopher Battel, Robert Battel, Brenda Battel, Daniel Bethel and Andrew Klein. Memorials may be made to the Fraser Presbyterian Church.. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

    Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday before the service
    Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz - 989-872-2195

    (Courtesy of Lorraine Smith Benkelman)

    Maggie Battel Bethel indicates that she died of pancreatic cancer.

    An Imitation of Christ
    Scripture and message
    Written and Delivered by Daniel Bethel, Grandson


    12:9-21

    Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

    Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thrist, give him drink; for in doing so thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

    1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

    And that ye study to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.


    Message

    The theme of this message is, "an imitation of Christ". That is who Marjory was. The first Scripture, Romans 12: 9-21, was selected by Marjory for this occasion. The Scripture describes the way Christians are called to live and Marjory sought to obey it. The second Scripture, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 is a Scripture that Marjory read when she was younger and deeply defined her life an important crossroads. Allow me to tell you the story in brief:

    As many of you might know, Marjory was salutatorian of her high school class. And even if you didn't know that, you probably know she was an extremely intelligent. After high school Marjory was awarded a scholarship to attend college by a local church group. At first, Marjory accepted. However, there was a series of devastating fires in the community and left several families in dire need and homeless. The victims of the fires came to the church asking for financial assistance but the church could not help because the money was already promised to Marjory for her scholarship. When Marjory learned of the need in the community she returned the money to the church instructing them to give it to the victims of the fire. She never went to college.

    As I thought about this story and about Marjory I began to see the imitation of Christ - both intentional and unintentional in her life. I would like first to share the, perhaps, unintentional.

    Christ and Marjory were both very intelligent people. They had opportunities to use that intelligence to advance themselves. Christ could have easily gone to Jerusalem, studied with and astounded the great teachers of His day - as early as the age of 12 but He chose to stay in His community. Likewise Marjory could have gone on to have higher education and accomplished who-knows-what. But she chose to stay in her community. Christ and Marjory saw needs in their communities and humbly sought to fulfill them. For approximately 20 years or more Christ learned the family trade of carpentry and worked hard to use this sustain his family and help others in need. Much the same way, Marjory married, learned the Battel family trade of maple syrup and farming, and worked hard at both. Finally, as noted before Christ and Marjory were both very intelligent people but neither had great schooling. In fact, when Jesus first started his ministry those who knew Him were astounded by His knowledge and wisdom. Christ was filled with the Holy Spirit which guided Him though His life and teachings but I do not believe that Christ just automatically knew the Scriptures He quoted. During his 30 years He very likely went to his synagogue, read, and learned the Holy Scriptures on His own initiative. Marjory did much the same. After turning down the scholarship Marjory made a commitment to learn all that she could. Not only did she educate herself in the Bible but in may other areas of subjects. Both Christ and Marjory did not begrudge what they did not have but rejoiced and took advantage of what they did have.

    Yet that is not all to be said because Marjory very much intentionally lived as an imitation of Christ. The passage of Romans describes the actions of the Christian life. Now as a human being Marjory was not perfect; like all of us she had sins to be forgiven and imperfections to overcome. But that is not what we focus on when think of her. We think about her service, her unconditional love, her humility, her wisdom, and so on. And those we will miss the most. Yet I want to make an audacious claim. The awe-inspiring and admirable acts of service and character were not inherent in Marjory. She was simply not born like that. Those are merely fruits of her greatest accomplishment - the one we should respect the most. Marjory Battel's greatest accomplishment was her daily submission and obedience to Christ her Lord. What we will miss most about Marjory Battel is Christ in Marjory Battel. In a world where Christ is hard to see and often misrepresented, Marjory's submission shined the Person of Christ like a lighthouse on a dark and stormy night - and we were all drawn to it. The Apostle Paul describes it as such in his letter to the Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me."

    And finally, here is Gospel, here is Good News for us today. What we loved most about Marjory Battel does not pass with Marjory Battel. Christ lives and therefore we live and can choose to live the beautiful and powerful life of Christ as Marjory did. What we feel we have lost, can be found once again. If are but willing to submit and obey Christ as much as we can, even as Marjory imperfectly did, we fill find that the wounds received in her departure can be healed and that Marjory's life is also our life for it all is One Life found in Christ.

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. 3. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John William Battel was born on 16 Jan 1888 in Michigan; died on 1 Jul 1972 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township
    Enumerated 15 Apr 1930
    ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheet 7A Stamped 203
    Apr 16
    145-145
    Battle, John W Hd M W 42 M 28 Mi Canada Eng Canada Eng Farmer
    Battle, Bessie Wf F W 33 M 19 Mich England Mich
    Battle, Arther W Son m W 13 S Mich Mich Mich
    Battle, Lillian N Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich
    Battle, Daniel Bro M W 39 S Mich Canada Eng Canada Eng Farmer
    Battle, George E Brother M W 32 S Mich Canada Eng Canada Eng Farmer

    John married Bessie Sowden about 1915 in Michigan. Bessie was born on 1 Dec 1896 in Michigan; died on 4 Dec 1985 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Bessie Sowden was born on 1 Dec 1896 in Michigan; died on 4 Dec 1985 in Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    Children:
    1. 6. Arthur William Battel was born on 14 Jan 1917 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Dec 2006 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    2. Living

  3. 14.  Benjamin Adam SchweglerBenjamin Adam Schwegler was born on 15 Feb 1886 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (son of Andreas "Andrew" Schwegler and Louisa Benkelman); died on 27 May 1961 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    At the time of the 1910 Census, Benjamin was the head of household in a home consisting of himself, his widowed mother, and his younger sister, Catherine.

    The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that the Schwegler Brothers, William and Benjamin have sold their farms in Elkland township. Ben has bought a home in Cass City, and will shortly move there. Williams expects to join his sons, Andrew and Edward, in Charlotte.


    Cass City Chronicle
    June 1, 1961
    Greenleaf

    Mrs. Arthur Battel's father, Benjamin, passed away Saturday evening, after a long illness.

    Cass City Chronicle
    June 8, 1961
    Page 6

    Schwegler Services Held Here May 31

    Funeral services for Benjamin A. Schwegler, 75, were held May 31 in the Douglas Funeral Home, Rev. S. R. Wurtz, pastor of Salem Evangelical UB Church of which Mr. Schwegler was a member for many years, officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Mr. Schwegler, in poor health for sometime, died in his home on Pine Street May 27.

    Son of the late Andrew and Louisa Schwegler, he was born in Elkland township February 14, 1886. He married Miss Lena Mark at Cass City May 11, 1915. Seventeen years ago Mr. Schwegler retired from farming and they moved into Cass City.

    Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. J. F. KLEIN (Mildred) of Port Huron, Mrs. Arthur BATTEL (Marjorie) of Cass City and Mrs. P.E. HOWE (Fern) of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles GREGOR of Ontario and Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN of Decker.

    Relatives and friends who came to attend the funeral included: Mrs. James McDONALD of Puslinch, Ont., and Douglas McDONALD of Hamilton, Ont.; Mrs. Williams SCHWEGLER of Charlottte; Mrs. Edward SCHWEGLER and daughter Kay Ann of Coopersville; Andrew SCHWEGLER of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Owen DARLING; Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN, Charles KLINKMAN and James DARLING of Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Donald DALE and Mr. and Mrs. Roy AGAR of Marlette; Mr. and Mrs. Don DARLING of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Archie MARK of Flushing; Mrs. G. F. LENZNER and Mrs. Clarence LACKOWSKI of Bad Axe, and Mrs. Roy E. TAYLOR of Bay City.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1920 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
    Enumerated 15 and 16 Jan 1920
    SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3A Stamped 99
    61-64
    Schwegler, William Head m W 40 M Mich Germany/German NY/German Farmer
    Schwegler, Alice Wf F W 35 M 1890 Na 1905 Candad English Scotland English Canada English
    Schwegler, Andrew Son m W 9 S Mich Mich Canada/English
    Schwegler, Edward Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Canada/English
    62-65
    Schwegler, Benjamin head m W 33 M Mich Germany/German NY/German
    Schwegler, Magdlene Wf F W27 M Mich Canada/English Mich/English
    Schwegler, Mildred Dtr F W 3 2/12 S Mich Mich Mich
    Schwegler, Marjory Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich

    1930 Census
    Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
    Enumerated April 14, 1930
    ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheets 6B and 7A
    143-143
    Schwegler, Benjamin Head M W 44 m 29 Mich Germany NY Farmer Gen Farm
    Schwegler, Lena Wf F W 38 M 23 Mich Canada English Mich
    Schwegler, Mildred M Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
    Schwegler, Marjory M Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich
    Schwegler, Alma F Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich

    Benjamin married Joanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark on 11 May 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Joanna (daughter of Archibald "Archie" Mark and Emeline Striffler) was born on 27 Feb 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 24 Jun 1983 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Joanna Magdalena "Lena" MarkJoanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark was born on 27 Feb 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (daughter of Archibald "Archie" Mark and Emeline Striffler); died on 24 Jun 1983 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    She was one the family members BonnieMargaret Jacobs personally interviewed when preparing her history of the Benkelman family. Lena remembered many stories about her Benkelman and Striffler ancestors, as well as stories about her husband's Schwegler roots.

    Cass City Chronicle
    Thursday, June 30, 1983
    Obituaries
    Page 4

    Joanna Madgelena (Lena) Schwegler, 91, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Friday at Provincial House following a lengthy illness.

    She was born February 27, 1892, in Elkland Township, the daughter of Archibald and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

    Miss Mark married Benjamin A. Schwegler May 11, 1915 in Cass City. Mr. and Mrs. Schwegler lived on a farm on Schwegler Road until 1944 when they moved to their home on Pine Street. He died May 27, 1962 (sic).

    She had been a member of the Salem United Methodist Church for over 30 years.

    Mrs. Schwegler is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Majory) Battel of Cass City, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Buehrly of Ubly. Two daughters, Mr. J.F. (Mildred) KLEIN and Mrs. Philo (Alma Fern) HOWE, preceded her in death.

    Funeral services were conducted at Little's funeral home, Cass City, with Rev. Robert Von Oeyen of the Fraser United Presbyterian Church and Rev. Clare Patton of the Salem United Methodist Church officiating.

    Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name Benjamin A. Schwegler
    Birth Date 1886
    Birthplace Cass City
    Age 29
    Spouse's Name J. Magdalene Mark
    Spouse's Birth Date 1893
    Spouse's Birthplace Cass City
    Spouse's Age 22
    Event Date 11 May 1915
    Event Place Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan
    Father's Name Andrew Schwegler
    Mother's Name Louisa Benkleman
    Spouse's Father's Name Archie Mark
    Spouse's Mother's Name Emeline Striffler
    Race White
    Marital Status Single
    Previous Wife's Name:
    Spouse's Race White
    Spouse's Marital Status Single
    Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number M01095-0
    System Origin Michigan-EASy
    GS Film number 983955
    Reference ID p 412 rn 94

    Citing this Record:
    "Michigan, Marriages, 1822-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FC4F-878 : accessed 29 Jul 2013), Benjamin A. Schwegler and J. Magdalene Mark, 11 May 1915.

    Children:
    1. Mildred "Mid" Mary Schwegler was born on 29 Oct 1916 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 8 Apr 1976 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan; was buried on 10 Apr 1976 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    2. 7. Marjory Magdalene Schwegler was born on 26 Apr 1918 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Apr 2008 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 24 Apr 2008 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    3. Alma Fern Schwegler was born on 8 Sep 1920 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Sep 1965 in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee; was buried in Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Anderson County, Tennessee.