Otto Lee Apfelbeck: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

Otto Lee Apfelbeck was born on 18 Sep 1932 in Saline County, Nebraska (son of Otto E. Apfelbeck and Alice L. Brydl); died on 24 Feb 2016 in Cridersville, Auglaize County, Ohio.

Notes:

Otto Lee Apfelbeck, 83, passed away Feb. 24, 2016, at 3 p.m., at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices in Cridersville, Ohio. Otto was born Sept. 18, 1932, on a farm in Saline County, to Otto E. and Alice (Brydl) Apfelbeck, who preceded him in death. On July 20, 1958, he married the love of his life, Charlotte K. (Vogelgesang) Apfelbeck, who survives him in Lima, Ohio.

Otto attended a one-room school through the eighth grade and graduated from Wilber High School. While attending Fairbury Junior College in Fairbury, he enlisted in the Naval Reserves. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he became a member of Acacia Fraternity and earned his bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, Otto joined Westinghouse and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh where he received his master's degree in Electrical Engineering. Through Westinghouse he relocated to Lima where he worked as an electrical engineer in the Aerospace Division, receiving numerous patents until his retirement after 39 years of dedicated service. Otto enjoyed gardening, his apple orchard, making wine from his grape arbor, the Bluffton Garden Club, Life Long Learning classes at OSU and working as a committee member for special events with Boy Scout Troop 37.

Otto is survived by two children: Laura (Joe) Freveletti of Inverness, Illinois, and Rodney (Jean) Apfelbeck of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren: Anna Kaye Freveletti, and Patrick and Kate Apfelbeck; a sister-in-law: Jill Vogelgesang of Lima, Ohio; and two nephews, Joseph and Christian Vogelgesang. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Arlene Horacek and Lorraine Lannom, and a brother-in-law, Rick J. Vogelgesang.

A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at the South Side Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. Officiating the service were the Rev. Steve Brown and the Rev. Todd Cosart. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnny Appleseed Park District or the Black Swamp Area Council Boy Scouts of America. The family has entrusted the Chiles-Laman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, in assisting them with arrangements

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Generation: 2

Otto E. Apfelbeck was born on 17 Oct 1907 in Nebraska (son of Alois Apfelbeck and Josephine Halada); died on 9 May 1979 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.

Otto married Alice L. Brydl on 12 Mar 1929 in Nebraska. Alice (daughter of Vaclav Brydl and Terezie Rychecky) was born on 24 Feb 1910 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 1976 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice L. Brydl was born on 24 Feb 1910 in Saline County, Nebraska (daughter of Vaclav Brydl and Terezie Rychecky); died on 1 Jan 1976 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Shown as Elsie on the 1920 census.

Children:

Arlene A. Apfelbeck was born on 16 Mar 1930 in Nebraska; died on 18 Oct 2009 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 22 Oct 2009 in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
1. Otto Lee Apfelbeck was born on 18 Sep 1932 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 24 Feb 2016 in Cridersville, Auglaize County, Ohio.
Lorraine Ann Apfelbeck was born on 15 Aug 1935 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 13 Dec 2015 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Generation: 3

Alois Apfelbeck was born on 21 Jun 1883 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 11 Mar 1959.

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Brush End Precinct
Enumerated 9 and 12 day of January, 1920
Sheet 3B
65-65
Apfelbeck, Louis Hd M W 36 M Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Apfelbeck, Josie Wf F W 36 M 1896 Na 1907 Bohemia Bohemia B
ohemia
Apfelbeck, Ludvic Son M W 14 Neb Neb Bohemia
Apfelbeck, Otto Son M W 12 Neb Neb Bohemia

1930 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Wilber Precinct
Enumerated April 9, 1920
ED 76-23 SD 11 Sheet 10B
318-342
Mares, Charles W Hd O $1000 M W 48 M@33 Neb Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Farmer
Mares, Ella Wife F W 39 M@24 Neb Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Mares, Rich Son M W 13 S Nen Neb Neb Newsboy Street
Mares, Jackie Son M W 4 11/12 S Neb Neb Neb
Mares, Helen M Dtr F W 2 2/12 Neb Neb Neb
Hospodsky, Helen Sister-in-law F W 20 S Neb Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Night Operator Telephone office
-----343
Apfelbeck, Louis Hd M W 46 M@21 Neb Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia None
Apfelbeck, Josephine Wf F W 47 M@21 Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia
Halada, Mary Mother-in-law F W 77 Wd Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia

Alois married Josephine Halada on 15 Mar 1904. Josephine was born on 13 Feb 1883 in Bohemia; died on 16 Jun 1960. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine Halada was born on 13 Feb 1883 in Bohemia; died on 16 Jun 1960.

Children:

Ludvik R. Apfelbeck was born on 11 Dec 1905 in Nebraska; died on 16 Oct 1973 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
2. Otto E. Apfelbeck was born on 17 Oct 1907 in Nebraska; died on 9 May 1979 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.

Vaclav Brydl was born on 10 May 1875 in Peklo, Bohemia; died on 26 Jun 1953 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Dean Wiese shows him as the son of Vaclav Brydl and Frances Jasansky.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Nebraska, Saline County, Monroe Precinct
Enumerated 8 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 135 Sheet 2A
27-27
Brydl, Vaclav Jr Head M W 44 M 1872 Pa 1919 Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Farmer
Brydl, Terizie Wf F W 37 M 1902 Pa 1919 Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, Bessie Dtr F W 13 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemia
Brydl, Adolf Son M W 12 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, Helen Dtr F W 10 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemia Bohemia/Bohemia
Byrdl, Elsie Dtr F W 9 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemia Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, Lucy Dtr F W 7 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemia Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, Henry Don M W 6 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, Libbie Dtr F W 5 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, James Son M W 3 11/12 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Brydl, Ludvik Son M W 1 2/12 S Neb Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian
Rycheska, Vaclav Father-in-law M W 80 M 1907 Al Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian Bohemia/Bohemian

Vaclav married Terezie Rychecky on 6 Dec 1904 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. Terezie was born on 26 Oct 1882 in Bohemia; died on 2 May 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Terezie Rychecky was born on 26 Oct 1882 in Bohemia; died on 2 May 1961.

Children:

Bessie Brydl was born on 29 Jan 1906 in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 15 Feb 1935 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
Adolph Brydl was born on 17 Jun 1907 in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 19 Dec 1992 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 22 Dec 1992 in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
Helen M. Brydl was born on 18 Oct 1908 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 30 Jul 1987 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
3. Alice L. Brydl was born on 24 Feb 1910 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 1 Jan 1976 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
Louise "Lucy" Brydl was born on 31 Jul 1911 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 28 Dec 1996 in Farragut, Fremont County, Iowa; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
Henry Brydl was born on 16 Jan 1913 in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 6 Dec 2008 in Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 10 Dec 2008 in Wilber Czech Cemetery (Bohemian-Slavonian Cemetery), Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska.
Albina "Libbie" L. Brydl was born on 28 Jun 1914 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 1966; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
James "Jimmie" J. Brydl was born on 17 Jan 1917 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Feb 1989 in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska.
Ludvik L. "Louis" Brydl was born on 23 Oct 1918 in Dorchester, Saline County, Nebraska; died on 12 Mar 2000 in Filer, Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Olga A. Brydl was born on 19 Apr 1920 in Saline County, Nebraska; died on 19 Mar 2006 in Paul, Minidoka County, Idaho.