Frederick W. Jaus

Notes:

Marjory Battel reported that Fred celebrated his 100th birthday with an open house for 300 guests, a private party at his daughters home, and a fellowship dinner for 200, sponsored by his church. He died three weeks prior to his 103rd birthday.

According to Art Peck, he was featured in an article in the May 18, 1981 edition of THE DETROIT NEWS. They noted that he farmed until 1927. Then he repaired and sold farm machinery along with performing masonry work. After his wife died in 1976, he moved into the home of his daughter Laura. Although he required a walker to get around, he still fished and gardened regularly.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 18, 1984
Page Four
Obituaries

Fred Jaus, 102, succumbs Monday

Fred Jaus, 102, of Bad Axe died Monday at Huron Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born November 3, 1881 in Elkland Township, near Cass City, son of George and Christina (Benkelman) Jaus.

Jaus and Miss Mary Schwegler were married January 25, 1905 in Cass City. She died Nov. 2, 1933.

He married Mrs. Olive (Wright) Frahm June 8, 1941 in Clarkston. She succumbed March 2, 1976.

Jaus was a former member of Salem Evangelical Church, Cass City, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe.

He was a resident of Cass City of 50 years after retiring from farming in 1927.

He moved to Bad Axe about eight years ago to live with his daughter. His lifelong hobbies were gardening and fishing.

Surving is one daughter, Mrs. Laura Lenzner, Bad Axe.

One daughter, Katherine, and two brothers, Samuel Jaus and John Jaus, preceded him in death.

Services were held Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe. The Rev. Joel Fiscus, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

(Research):
Census Information

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3B
73-76
Jaus, Fred W Hd M W 38 M Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Jaus, Mary Wf F W 38 M Mich NY NY
Jaus, Laura Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated April 12, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer
ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 188
East Main Street
116-122
Jaus, Frederick W. Head O $2000 M W 48 M23 Mich Germany Germany Salesman Implement
Jaus, Mary Wife F W 48 M 23 Mich Germany NY
Jaus, Laura M Dtr F W 22 S Mich Mich Mich Saleslady Groceries

Frederick married Mary Schwegler on 25 Jan 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Mary (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Schwegler and Louisa Benkelman) was born on 29 Sep 1881 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Olive Wright on 8 Jun 1941 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan. Olive was born on 13 Dec 1895 in Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 2 Mar 1976 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
April 15, 1987

Obituaries
Page Eleven

Laura Lenzner

Laura M. Lenzner, 79, Bad Axe, died Tuesday, April 7, at McKenzie Memorial Hospital, Sandusky, after a long illness.

She was born May 16, 1907 in Elkland Township, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Schwegler) JAUS. She married Dr. Gray F. Lenzner Oct. 25, 1940 in Geneva, Ohio. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1961. Mrs. Lenzner attended the Wright Rural Elementary School, Elkland Township. She was employed at the former A&P and Economy markets in Cass City. She was a librarian at Bad Axe Public Library for many years and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe. Surviving are a number of cousins. Services were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. David Dively, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Colfax Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Bad Axe.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Laura Lenzner 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.

Laura married Grey Franklin Lenzner on 25 Oct 1940 in Ohio. Grey (son of Franklin H. Lenzner and Anna Bell Hamill) was born on 10 May 1899 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1961 in Caseville, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Colfax Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck instead shows her life span from 1905-1906. Could Fred and Mary have had two daughters named Catharine, both that died young? Or is Art just mistaken.