Andrew Bossert

Notes:

Jo Peck notes that family legend indicates he came from Frankfurt "On the Maine," Germany. Census records have differing answers, as can be noted below. He is listed in GERMANS TO AMERICA as arriving at U.S. Ports, 1850-1855, Volume 8, August to December 1854, on page 477. He left from Havre to New York on the Ravenswood, arriving November 25, 1854, with his destination indicated as New York. He lived in Genesee County, often a stopover place for those planning to move to Michigan and Wisconsin, due to its proximity to Lake Erie. She indicates that the Wisconsin Census record of 1860 shows him at 26, Anna 24, with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $20.

Jo's mother said that Andrew accepted the Adventist message around 1860, joining the new Waterloo Township just forming. The SDA Religion started in Battle Creek, Michigan, between 1855 and 1860, with Jo's maternal great great granfather and wife one of the original 10 families there...and with Andrew joining the same church in Wisconsin in the 1860's.

Civil War records describe Andrew as being 5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall, blue eyed and with light hair and a light complexion. He served as a Private in Company C, 6th Regiment of Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, and was discharged on July 14, 1865. He bought his army Springfield rifle for $6. Family stories say he walked home from Dubuque, Iowa, where he was discharged. Jo has his service and pension records, including Anna's Widow's Declaration for a Pension, which included the date and place of their marriage. It was this that inspired her to write the Town Historian of Elba, New York, and triggered his fantastic reply that he had gotten another letter that very same day from a descendant of Anna's brother, George, who had traveled from Germany with her and was married on the very same day by the same minister. This opened up the Jesse line for both Jo and Dot Williams to explore. All the biographical information about the descendants of Andrew and Anna Bossert was excerpted from material written by Jo.

The 1877 Grant County Atlas shows Andrew owning Lot 80, in Waterloo Township, where the old Bossert farm was located in a hollow on Chaffee Road. It is said the original house on the hill burned, and they built the next one in the hollow. There is a natural spring on the land with watercress. There were also Indian Mounds on the land that Jo's grandfather would not let his family disturb.

The 1895 Atlas showed the Bossert Homestead as belonging to Andrew's son Joseph, and a neighboring parcel belonging to Joe's on, Harry Bossert. The farm has since passed out of the family. Anna and Andrew had moved to Cassville in 1892, due to Andrew's failing health. Jo indicates that their home is still standing, but is almost unrecognizable with its changed facade. The old Seventh-day Adventist Church and cemetery on Highway 133, south of Cassville in Section 19 of Waterloo Township, still stand. Andrew Bossert was a deacon of this church. Andrew and Anna are buried behind the church, near their old home in Waterloo, as are Jo's grandparents Joe and Minnie.


Grant Co. Death Records:

Bossert, A., age 65, married to Annie Jessie, died 4 Dec 1895, recorded in Bk. 3, Pg. 153. No parents names listed.

and

Bossert, Andrew, age 63, married to Annie Jessie, died 4 Dec 1895, recorded in Bk. 3., Pg. 263. No parents listed.

The birth information for the children of Anna and Andrew did NOT appear in GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN BIRTH RECORDS - EARLIEST TO 1891.

www.familysearch.org also lists this family, with information being submitted by CAROL N GARNER, 2315 VAN BUREN AVE, OGDEN UT USA 84401; Submission: AF97-111200.

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Census Listings:

1870 Census, Waterloo, Grant, WI, Household 80

Andrew Bossert, 39, Farmer, $1500, $400, Hesse Darmstadt
Ann Bossert, 30, House Keeper, Prussia
Elizabeth Bossert, 9, WI
Joseph Bossert, 7, WI
Mary Bossert, 3, WI
Henry Darling, 33, Works on Farm, MA
Francis, 19, House Work, WI (Wife of Henry??)

1880 Census

Census Place:Waterloo, Grant, Wisconsin Source:FHL Film 1255427 National Archives Film T9-1427
Page 38 RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Andrew BOSSERT Self M M W 50 FRANKFORT Occ: Farmer Fa: FRA Mo: FRA
Kenie BOSSERT Wife F M W 40 POLAND Occ: Keeping House Fa: POLAND Mo: POLAND
Joseph BOSSERT Son M S W 17 WI Fa: FRA Mo: POLAND
Mary BOSSERT Dau F S W 13 WI Fa: FRANKFORT Mo: POLAND
Franks BOSSERT Dau F S W 9 WI Fa: FRANKFORT Mo: POLAND
Clarence BOSSERT Son M S W 7 WI Fa: FRANKFORT Mo: POLAND
Millie BOSSERT Dau F S W 2 WI Fa: FRANKFORT Mo: POLAND

Andrew married Anna Jesse on 24 Nov 1859 in Byron, Genesee County, New York. Anna (daughter of Andrew Jesse and Mary Bajrovik) was born on 8 Sep 1839 in Strelitz, Kreis Kolmar, Posen, Prussia; died on 16 Jan 1931 in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin; was buried in Advent Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married William Frank Phinney on 31 Dec 1879 in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin. William was born on 2 Jun 1856 in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin; died on 24 Jan 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck writes that Joe was tall and spare, with blond hair and blue eyes. He left the family farm in 1887 to work as a foreman for a dairy farm in Pipestone, Minnesota. He returned home when his father became ill and could no longer farm. He was semi-retired over half his life, and was a well-known figure driving his Model T around Grant County.

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Waterloo Twp
Enumerated 15 Jun 1900
SD 2 ED 53 Sheets 9A and 9B, stamped 174
172-176
Bossert, Joe Head W M Oct 1863 36 M8 Wisc Germany Germany Farmer
Bossert, Minnie Wf W F Oct 1870 29 Wisc Wisc England
Bossert, Harry Son W M Jan 1894 6 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Hazel Dtr W F Jan 1894 6 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Sylva Dtr W F Sept 1896 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Russell Son W M Oct 1898 1 S Wisc Wisc Wisc

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Waterloo Town
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 3 ED 46 Sheet 7A
144-144
Bossert, Joseph Head m W 47 M1 18 Wisc Germany/German Germany/German Farmer
Bossert, Minnie Wf F W 39 m1 18 4/4 Iowa Wisc England/English
Bossert, Harry A Son M W 16 S Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Hazel E Dtr F W 16 S Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Sylvia E Dtr F W 14 S Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Russell L Son m W 11 S Wisc Wisc Iowa

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Vilage, Cassville
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 3 ED 90 Sheets 1A and 1B, Stamped 166
16-16
Bossert, Anna Head F F W 80 Wd 18?? Na Un Germany/German Germany/German Germany/German None
Bossert, Joseph A Son M W 57 Wd Wisc Germany/German Germany/German None
Bossert, Frankie D Dtr F W 48 S Wisc Germany/German Germany/German None
Bossert, Millie V Dtr F W 35 S Wisc Germany/German Germany/German None

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Waterloo Twp
12, 13, and 14 of January 1920
SD 3 ED 126 Sheet 3A Stamped 243
49-49
Bossert, Harry A Head m W 25 M Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Clara J Wf F W 25 M Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Joseph A Father M W 47 Wd Wisc Germany German Germany German
Bossert, Russell L brother M W 21 S Wisc Wisc Iowa Farm Laborer

(Enumerated twice?)

Joseph married Minnie Ester Garner on 18 May 1892 in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin. Minnie was born on 28 Oct 1870 in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa; died on 9 Jan 1916 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; was buried in Advent Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck writes that she was a Registered Nurse, she trained at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. She sent numerous postcards to her sisters, as did they to her, detailing their lives away from home. Mary never married, and moved to Mora, Minnesota where she lived with her divorced brother Clarence. They worked together at a hospital in Mora for nearly 40 years. She and Clarence adopted a daughter, Bette.

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Village
SD 3 ED 17 Sheet 7B
170-170
Bossert, Mrs. Anna Head F W 70 W 50 10/6 Germany Germany Germany 1858 Retired Own Income
Bossert, Mary Dtr F W 35 S Wisc Germany Germany None
Bossert, Mildred Dtr F W 28 S Wisc Germany Germany


1920 Census
Minnesota, Kanabec County, Arthur Twp
Enumerated 3 Jan 1920
SD 10 ED 46 Sheet 1B
24-25
Bossert, Clarence S Head M W 467 S Wisc Rhind Province German Hamburgh German Physician Medical
Bossert, Mary C Sister F W 50 S Wisc Rhine Province German Hamburgh German Nurse General Nurshing

1930 Census
Minnesota, Kanabec County, Arthur Twp, Lekoreu (?) Hospital
105-116
Bossert, C. S. (Dr.) O $19,500 M W 56 Div 35 Wis Germany German Doctor of Medicine General Practice
Bossert, Mary C Sister F W 61 S Wis Geramny Germany Owner of Hosp Special Nurse
Hillman, Margaret Servant F W 19 S Minn Minn Minn Housekeeper

Notes:

According to Jo Peck, Frankie lived with her mother long after her father died. She never married, living in the old Bossert home in Cassville until it was sold in 1959, and which time she moved to Mora, Minnesota to be with her brother and sister. She had trained as a nurse at Battle Creek as well, but did not finish her degree as had her sisters.

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Frances D. Bossert
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1870
Death Date: 11 Oct 1968
Death County: Kanabec
Mother's Maiden Name: Jesse
State File Number: 025593
Certificate Number: 025593
Certificate Year: 1968
Record Number: 1720222

Notes:

Listed in the family Bible simply as C.S., niece Jo Peck knew his name always as Clarence Silas. In his obituary, he is listed as Clarence Sanborn. He studied medicine at Battle Creek, finishing his training at George Washington University in 1908.

Name: Clarence Sanborn Bossert
Birth Date: 27 May 1873
Death Date: 20 Jan 1964
Death County: Kanabec
Mother's Maiden Name: Jesse
State File Number: 009415
Certificate Number: 009415
Certificate Year: 1964
Record Number: 1557738

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Village
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900
SD 2 ED 26 Sheet 10A Stamped 56
219-221
Bossert, Anna Head W F Sept 1839 60 Wd 10/6 Germany Germany Germany 1845 45 Na
Bossert, Clarence Son W M May 1873 27 S Wisc Germany Germany School Teacher
Bossert, Mildred Dtr W F Nov 1877 22 S 0/0 Wisc Germany Germany

1910 Census
Iowa, Taylor County, Marshall
Enumerated 7 May 1910
SD 8 ED 137 Sheet 11B
239-239
Bossert, Clarence S Hd M W 36 m1 2 Wisc Germany/German Germany/German English Physician Family
Bossert, Mabel Wf F W 30 M1 2 0/0 Calif Va Mic

1920 Census
Minnesota, Kanabec County, Arthur Twp
Enumerated 3 Jan 1920
SD 10 ED 46 Sheet 1B
24-25
Bossert, Clarence S Head M W 467 S Wisc Rhind Province German Hamburgh German Physician Medical
Bossert, Mary C Sister F W 50 S Wisc Rhine Province German Hamburgh German Nurse General Nurshing

1930 Census
Minnesota, Kanabec County, Arthur Twp, Lekoreu (?) Hospital
105-116
Bossert, C. S. (Dr.) O $19,500 M W 56 Div 35 Wis Germany German Doctor of Medicine General Practice
Bossert, Mary C Sister F W 61 S Wis Geramny Germany Owner of Hosp Special Nurse
Hillman, Margaret Servant F W 19 S Minn Minn Minn Housekeeper

Clarence married Mabel Ethelynn Howell in 1907 in Washington, District Of Columbia. Mabel was born on 21 Jul 1878 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan; died on 22 Nov 1963 in National City, San Diego County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck writes that she was also was a Nurse, taking her training with her sisters at the old Battle Creek Sanitarium. She graduated from Cassville High School in 1887, and Battle Creek's Nursing in 1905. Late in life she married Chris Kirshbaum.

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Census Listings:

1900 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Village
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900
SD 2 ED 26 Sheet 10A Stamped 56
219-221
Bossert, Anna Head W F Sept 1839 60 Wd 10/6 Germany Germany Germany 1845 45 Na
Bossert, Clarence Son W M May 1873 27 S Wisc Germany Germany School Teacher
Bossert, Mildred Dtr W F Nov 1877 22 S 0/0 Wisc Germany Germany

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Village
SD 3 ED 17 Sheet 7B
170-170
Bossert, Mrs. Anna Head F W 70 W 50 10/6 Germany Germany Germany 1858 Retired Own Income
Bossert, Mary Dtr F W 35 S Wisc Germany Germany None
Bossert, Mildred Dtr F W 28 S Wisc Germany Germany

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Vilage, Cassville
Enumerated 17 Jan 1920
SD 3 ED 90 Sheets 1A and 1B, Stamped 166
16-16
Bossert, Anna Head F F W 80 Wd 18?? Na Un Germany/German Germany/German Germany/German None
Bossert, Joseph A Son M W 57 Wd Wisc Germany/German Germany/German None
Bossert, Frankie D Dtr F W 48 S Wisc Germany/German Germany/German None
Bossert, Millie V Dtr F W 35 S Wisc Germany/German Germany/German None

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Cassville Village
ED 22-9 SD 12 Sheet 2A Stamped 60
39-40
Kirschbaum, Chris Head O 1500 M W 32 M 22 Wisc Wisc Wisc Buttermaker Creamery
Kirschbaum, Millie Wf F W 52 M 42 Wisc Germany Germany

Family/Spouse: Christopher A. Kirshbaum. Christopher was born about 1898 in Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck learned from her obituary that she was a Seventh-Day Adventist whose "quiet, unselfish manner won her many friends, and her daily life exemplified her character." The family moved to Hubbard in 1916, and eight years later moved on to their home in Meadow Township.

Hattie married Millard Martin (Blum) Bloom on 23 Dec 1903 in Petersburg, Boone County, Nebraska. Millard was born on 4 Feb 1880 in Burton, Grant County, Wisconsin; died on 28 Apr 1972 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota; was buried in Wadena Cemetery, Wadena County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck writes that he fell out of a tree as a young man, injuring his foot, and walking with a limp thereafter. He moved to the San Jacinto/Hemet area in 1950, to get away from the family. His funeral program says a Chaplain from Paradise Valley officiated at the services, indicating that he was a Seventh-day Adventist.

Notes:

Called Flossie.

Florence married Austin V. Fisher on 1 May 1906 in Oconto, Custer County, Nebraska. Austin was born on 14 Feb 1871 in Tama, Tama County, Iowa; died on 26 Oct 1962 in Onamia, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her son Robert notes that she was known as "Cody" when she was young.

Bessie married Guy G. Compton in Jun 1910. Guy was born on 4 Sep 1889 in Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska; died on 13 Nov 1969 in Minnesota; was buried on 15 Nov 1969 in Sunset Park Cemetery, Isle, Mill Lacs County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frederick and Lucille farmed near Ellis, South Dakota until 1958. After Lucille's death, he remarried and moved to Hudson, South Dakota.

His memorial says he shared his life with his son and daughter, Robert and Betty, and 4 grandchildren, Linda Cady, Cynthia Habermann, Randy and Sally Reiners, and 14 great grandchildren.

Frederick married Lucile P. Perrenoud on 9 Jan 1918 in Ellis, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Lucile was born on 11 May 1894 in Monticello, Jones County, Iowa; died on 27 Mar 1966 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota; was buried on 31 May 1966 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Hazel Andrews on 12 Nov 1970 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Hazel was born on 21 Sep 1899; died in Aug 1981 in Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She and Harry were twins, and always attended the "Twin Picnic" in their hometown of Cassville. Both she and her brother attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hazel graduated in 1916, a year after her brother and her husband to be, Jack Nies. Union is a Seventh-day Adventist school. Hazel studied shorthand while in college. She played the piano and taught vocal lessons. Her obituary, published inthe Adventist Review and Herald, read: "NIES, Hazel Emily Bossert, b. Jan. 26, 1894 in Cassville, Grant County, Wis., d. June 4, 1981, Ventura Estates, Newbury Park, Calif. She and her husband Jacob lived in Takoma Park, Maryland for a time while he was business manager of the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital (now Washington Adventist Hospital). Survivors: a twin brother Harry A. Bossert, and a daughter, Virginia Ruth Kennedy." (Courtesy of Jo Peck).

Hazel married Jacob Nies on 26 Jan 1917 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Jacob was born on 20 Aug 1890 in Eureka, Mcpherson County, South Dakota; died on 19 Jul 1956 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Census Listings:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Waterloo Twp
Enumerated 12, 13, and 14 of January 1920
SD 3 ED 126 Sheet 3A Stamped 243
49-49
Bossert, Harry A Head m W 25 M Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Clara J Wf F W 25 M Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Joseph A Father M W 47 Wd Wisc Germany German Germany German
Bossert, Russell L brother M W 21 S Wisc Wisc Iowa Farm Laborer

Harry married Clara Johanna Bryhan on 5 Jun 1918 in Potosi Township, Grant County, Wisconsin. Clara was born on 7 Mar 1894 in Wisconsin; died on 25 Mar 1947 in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin; was buried on 28 Mar 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Helen Anna Perich on 22 Nov 1948 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Helen was born on 2 Jun 1916 in Teulon, Manitoba, Canada; died on 22 Nov 2003 in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. Ulrich Jeffers. J. was born before 1896; died before 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck writes that her father, Russell, was the youngest of the Bossert children, weighing in at 12 pounds. He attended Cassville schools, Bethel Academy and Union College in Nebraska. Russ and Eleanor met in Hinsdale, where she was taking her nurses training. He was working in Chicago at the time. Both had black hair, she with blue eyes and he with green, and they looked a bit alike. He stood five feet, eleven inches tall, with a medium build. Russ was an electrician, and a long lineman for Consumers Power Company in Battle Creek. The fram was still in him, though, because when he retired he always had a garden plot on one of his friend's land outside of town. He grew enough vegetables to feed his family and many friends. He and some friends would make sauerkraut each fall from an old German recipe, and sell it for miles around to finance his trips to California to visit his daughters. Although Russell was raised as a Adventist, he did not practice his religion as an adult.

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Census Listings:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Grant County, Waterloo Twp
12, 13, and 14 of January 1920
SD 3 ED 126 Sheet 3A Stamped 243
49-49
Bossert, Harry A Head m W 25 M Wisc Wisc Iowa
Bossert, Clara J Wf F W 25 M Wisc Wisc Wisc
Bossert, Joseph A Father M W 47 Wd Wisc Germany German Germany German
Bossert, Russell L brother M W 21 S Wisc Wisc Iowa Farm Laborer


1930 Census
Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek Twp, Springfield Place
Enumerated 23-23 Apr 1930
34 Street
70-72
Bossert, Russell L Head O $5000 M W 31 M 29 Wisc Wisc Wisc Attendant Oil Station
Bossert, Eleanor Wf F W 24 M 23 Mich Mich Mich
Bossert, Lila J Dtr F W 5/12 S Mich Wisc Mich

Russell married Eleanor Ione Lewis on 13 Oct 1928 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Eleanor was born on 28 Apr 1905 in Omer, Arenac County, Michigan; died on 31 Jan 1996 in Moreno Valley, Riverside County, California; was buried on 3 Feb 1996 in Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck's notes on Robert indicate that his parents divorced when he was young, and that his mother was reluctant to give him much information about his father's family.

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Census Listings:

1920 Census
California, Los Angeles County, San Antonio Twp, Leguna Prec 1
Enumerated 31 Jan 1920
SD 8 ED 552 Sheet 20A Stamped 124
3816-381-391
Bossert, Mable Head F W 36 Wd Mich Virg NY Teacher School Dept
Bossert, Robert Son M W 9 S Calif Wisc Mich

Robert married Lois Ruth Benjamin on 2 Aug 1941 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. Lois was born on 6 Apr 1917 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; died on 16 Jan 1988 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was married to Anne, a school teacher. Their daughter Doris, who predeceased Warren, had two sons.

Notes:

Mervin worked for the Veteran's Administration. He was an employee of the Federal Government for over 32 years at the time of his retirment in 1976.

Mervin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A registered nurse, she graduated in 1944 from the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland, where her father was on the facility. She and her husband were without issue. She died at age 74 of breast cancer.

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His obituary, transcribed by Jo Peck, reads: Harlyn L. Bossert, 65, of Greenfield, died Friday, December 12, 1986. He was an usher at St. John's Church, a member of Cadahy VFW Post No. 2895 and a State Farm Insurance agent for 20 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Carl Krueger officiating. VFW Post ritual was held at 7 p.m. Monday. He is survived by his wife Clarice (nee Post); three sons, James, David and Tom; three daughters Suzanne Finn, Nancy Dehne, and Kathleen Maki; on brother, Louis Bossert of Lancaster; one sister, Ruth Houghton; nine grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be given to St. John's Church or the Heart Fund.

Jo further notes that Harlyn was in the Army Air Force from Milwaukee 1 Sept 1941, San Antonio, Texas Aviation Cadet 28 Feb 1942, Staff Sergeant 1 June 1944. Out 11 Sept 1945 from Fort Sheridan. Left for overseas from Bangor, Maine 9 April 1944 to Belfast, Ireland. First flight was 12 Mar 1944 over Germany and his last 26 August 1944. He flew 33 missions in total.

Harlyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jo Peck writes that she and Ruth were close in age and Ruth was her favorite cousin. Ruth and Melvin helped Jo with some of her genealogical field work, going patiently from cemetery to cemetery and family house to family house to take pictures.

Ruth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]