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Note: 1900 Census Nebraska, Sarpy Co., Papillion Precinct (National Archives T623 1900 Census Roll 939 Nebraska, Sarpy Co., Papillion Precinct) P. 297 A or 90 Dwelling #119 Family #119 Koehler, William, head, July 1842, age 57, married 31, Germany, immigrated 1853, 47 years in U.S., farmer, read, write, speak, rent, farm, # 99 Ann, wife Nov 1842, age 48, married 31, 11 children, 10 living, England, parents Germany, read, write, speak Emma or Emma E, daughter, June 1879, age 20, Nebraska John H, son, Aug 1884, age 15, Nebraska Lilly A, daughter, Nov 1886, age 13, Nebraska Walter H, son, Dec 1888, age 11 Nebraska Wesley A, son, Jan 1891, age 9 Nebraska Elton L, son Oct 1893, age 6, Nebraska Reel, Earl K, servant, Oct 1878, age 20, Ohio (This is from a printout of the microfilm that I probably got either at the National Archives in Washington DC or Lincoln, Nebraska.) (The following are also from microfilm printouts.) (This is the same information you sent. I didn't see the Herrman family info you sent when I did my research. I think it indicates that George J. Koehler married Bertha M. Herrman in 1899 and had daughter Doris M. born March 1900. She probably died because she isn't listed with George's family in the 1910 Census.) The Osceola Record, Osceola, Nebraska, Thursday, December 15, 1932 DEATH SUMMONS WM. F. KOEHLER William Frederick Koehler was born July 1, 1842 in Rettgensted, Prussia, Germany and departed this life December 2th, 1932 at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 11 days. When he was 10 years of age his parents brought their family to America and settled in Wisconsin. Some years the family moved to LaSalle County, Illinois. Here he became converted to the Christian faith and joined the Evangelical Church. Here also in 1868 he was united in marriage to Anna Seefus. In 1878 the family moved to Papillion, Sarpy County Nebraska where he became a member of the Methodist Church and formed many happy friendships which have lasted thru the years. In 1900 the family again changed location, moving to Polk County, where "Grandpa Koehler" as he is now widely known, has since made his home. Here his faithful wife and partner answered the final summons March 24, 1923. Two children, Matilda as a child and Mrs. Robert Knapp on April 18, 1926, preceded their father to the heavenly home. Left to mourn his departure and cherish his memory are one sister, Mrs. I. H. Carpenter of Springfield, Nebraska; nine children as follows: Mrs. M. H. Holbrook of Scotts Bluff, Nebr.; Rev. C. W. Koehler of Hayward, California; Mrs Clara Berck of Stromsburg; Walter of Silver Creek; George, John, Wesley, Elton and Mrs. W. G. Herrmann of Osceola; also thirty nine grand children and twelve great-grand children. Though his life was one of hardship and toll, it was beautified and sanctified by the faith to which it bore testimony. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, December 14th, 1932 at the Methodist Church in Osceola. Rev. W. H. Wright pastor of the church conducted the service. Interment was in the Osceola cemetery. 1920 Census Nebraska, Polk Co., Osceola City P 1823, Dwelling #56, Family #60, 2 January 1920 Koehler William, head, owner, age 77, immigrated 1852, naturalized 1862, Germany, trade none Annie, wife, age 69, immigrated 1853, England Elton, son, age 25, Nebraska, trade none
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