The Lower Volga Villages Obituary Project


RABAS. Bertha P. -  See Bertha P. Keller

RABENSEIFNER, Margaret Louise -  See Margaret Louis Kaiser

RADCLIFFE, Archie E.
B. 12 Nov 1904 - Merna, Nevada
D. 8 Dec 1009 - Centralia, Washington
From Northwest Oklahoman - January 3, 2002
Interment was in the Evergreen Memorial Park, McMinnville. Son of Edward R. and Sarah L. Stroud Radcliffe. He and Margaret SMITH were married May 12, 1923, in Arnett. He was preceded in death by his first wife in 1977. He and Edna (Cobb) Casey were married in 1978. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Chloetta F. Lust of Salem and Leona Lee Francis and her husband, Howard W., both of Centralia, Wash. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, in 1999; a daughter, Juanita Margaret Thomas in 2000, and son, Richard Dale Radcliffe in 1996. Mr. Radcliffe was also preceded in death by his only sister, Mrs. Sam Smith (Sylvia) in 1991, and a niece, Nadine Smith Schibbelhute in 1998, both of Shattuck. Mr. Radcliffe is survived by one sister-in-law, Alice Mildred Brown of Gage and a niece, Musetta Smith Elliott of Shattuck. Also two very special life long friends, Floyd and Frankie Nine, both of Gage. Mr. Radcliffe's entombment was at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.

RADENBERG, Kenneth W.
b. 15 Nov 1930, Claflin
d. 28 Dec 1990, Redwing
From Newspaper Clipping
Survivors inclue one son, Kenneth Jr; two daughters, Mrs.Owen (Dee Ann) Ochs and Mrs. Hilton (Marie) Glynn; three sisters, Viola Talbot, Violet Krebs and Betty Poppelreister.

RADER, Wayne H.
b. 11 Jan 1935 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 26 Oct 2001 - Lawrence, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - October 28, 2001
Son of I.J. and Ann Tonn Rader. . He married Jean E. SCHERMERHORN May 9, 1961 in Lakeland, Fla. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son John Rader; and one sister Evelyn Roth of Ellinwood. Entombment will be in Mount Hope Mausoleum in Topeka.

RADKE, Amelia - See Amelia Bitter

RADKE, ANNA ELIZABETH – nee Karst
b. 1 Feb 1881, Barton County, Kansas
d. 2 July, 1066, Hoisington, Kansas
(Funeral Card and Obituary)
Wife of Edward Radke. Her husband, Edward, died in January. Survivors are a son, Herman of Milberger; a daughter, Mrs. Theo G. Nuss, Hoisington; a sister, Mrs. Reinhard Borger, Ness City; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

RADKE, ARTHUR
(Obituary and Funeral Card)
Son of John and Millusine (Boger) Radke, was born April 28, 1902 in Barton County Kansas. He departed this life on July 19, 1973, Hays, Kansas. On June 14, 1925, he married Katie Johannes at Milberger, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Katie, his six children, Ralph, Mrs. Al (Helen) Nuss, Clayton, Harry, Tom and Larry; also 4 brothers: Paul of Hoisington; Otto of Great Bend; Tobias and Marcus, both of rural Russell; two sisters: Mrs. Solomon (Bertha) Wegele of rural Russell and Mrs. Cletus (Milda) Eckhoff of Wichita.

RADKE, Beatrice C. - See Beatrice C. Hull

RADKE, Bertha Ernestina
b. 2 May 1911 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 11 Mar 1986 - Russell, Kansas
She married Solomon WEGELE on October 1, 1939, at Milberger. He died August 9, 1985.

RADKE, Clara E. - See Clara E. Brack

RADKE, CLAYTON A.
(Obituary)
Clayton A. Radke died Wednesday night (December 1973) at Hutchinson. Born May 16, 1933, in Russell County, he married Mary Catherine Ochs, who survives, on Nov. 30, 1958, at Great Bend. Other survivors include a son, Curtis Allen; his mother, Mrs. Katie Radke, Russell; four brothers, Ralph, Harry, Tom, and R. Larry; one sister, Mrs. Helen Nuss

RADKE, Clinton Paul
b. 19 Oct 1926, Hoisington, Kansas
d. 3 Mar 2000, Claflin, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune -March 16, 2000
Son of Paul B. and Clara E. Brack Radke. Survivors include three brothers, Norma Radke of Lindsborg, Allan Radke of Pinedale, Wyo., and Bill E. Radke of Hoisington. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Radke.

RADKE, Dorothy Irene - See Dorothy Irene Sellens

RADKE, Edward
b. 23 Oct 1879 - Milberger
d. 1 Jan 1966 - Milberger

RADKE, ESTHER RUTH – nee Nuss,
(Funeral Card)
Wife of Otto Radke. Born Janury 5, 1911, Barton County Kansas. Passed away June 19, 1979, Great Bend. There is a handwritten note on the card that reads, "She was Mrs. Otto Radke. Her maiden name was Nuss. She had two daughters, married.

RADKE, EUGENIE THERESA "AGNES nee Dumler
(Funeral Card and Obituary
Died November 22, 1981 Hoisington, Kansas. Daughter of George Dumler and Emma (Wegele) was born Oct. 28, 1906 in Russell County, Kansas. On Nov. 22, 1929, Agnes was united in marriage to Herman Radke at Milberger. Agnes is survived by one son Harlan; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch; five brothers, Paul Dumler of Lyons, and Ben Dumler, Solomon Dumler, Alvin Dumler, and Victor L. Dumler, all of Russell; a sister, Mrs. Alex (Bertha) Krug of Russell Six grandchildren; Steven, Kent, and Kathryn Deutsch; Marsha, Martin and Marlana Radke. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman, on Sept. 29, 1974, her parents, one brother and one half brother.

RADKE, Esther Ruth - See Esther Ruth Nuss

RADKE, Fern Ethel Little - See Fern Ethel Ginther

RADKE, Gladys Erma - See Gladys Erma Riggs

RADKE, Harvey
b. 14 Sep 1920 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 13 Jan 1979 - Russell, Kansas
He married Velma SHOWALTER on July 25, 1965, in Dodge City. Five generation picture of Ida Radke holding great-great-grandaughter, Heather Irene Hilden, her great-grandaughter, Chris Holden, her granddaughter, Roxie Beck. daughter, Dorlene Steele.

RADKE, Helen
b. 23 Dec. 1914, St. John
d. 6 Feb 1986, Boise, Idaho
From Hutchinson News
She married Bruce K. WINCHESTER Feb. 7, 1937, at St. John. Survivors: husband; son, Brett K.; daughter, Jane McLaughlin; brother, Russell Radke, Milpetis, Calif.; sisters, Lois Bartley and Priscilla Budge, both of St. John.

RADKE, Herbert A.
b. 1 Jul 1909 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 22 May 1985 - Great Bend, Kansas
He married Sue ZIMMERMAN on June 6,1936, at Salina. Survivors: wife of home; sister: Lisabelle Lutchg (sic), Hoisington; brothers: Albert Radke, Westminster, CA; A.G. Radke, Great Bend; Laverne Radke, Salina.

RADKE, HERMAN
(Funeral Card and Obituary)
Born August 15, 1903 (another obit has Oct 15, 1903) Barton County, Kansas. Died September 29, 1974. (on the back) HERMAN RADKE Son of Edward Radke and Anna Elizabeth Karst. On November 22, 1929, Herman married Eugenie Theresa Dumler. He is survived by his wife, Eugenie, one son, Harlan; one daughter, Mrs. Leland (Angeline) Deutsch; one sister, Mrs. Theo (Martha) Nuss, of Hoisington, four grandchildren; Steven, Kent and Kathryn Deutsch and Marsha Radke. His parents preceded him in death in 1966. One sister, Lydia, preceded in death in 1956.

RADKE, Ida Magdalena - See Ida Magdalena Karst

RADKE, Isabelle M.
b. 25 Jan 1902 - Logan County, Kansas
d. 8 Jan 1991 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Daughter of Emanuel and Dolly (Krug) Radke. She married Theodore R. LUTSCHG at Great Bend. He died February 17, 1940. Survivors include one daughter, Dolores Hogan of Hoisington; one brother, A.G. Radke of Gt. Bend; 2 grandchildren; adn 2 gt. grandchildren. Burial in the Hoisington Cemetery.

RADKE, John
b. 28 Jun 1874
d. 30 Jun 1947

RADKE, Josephine - See Josephine Pflughoeft

RADKE, Josephine A.

b. 7 May 1908 - Beverly, Kansas
d. 31 May 2001 - Lincoln, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, June 3, 2001, From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, June 14, 2001
Daughter of Rudolph and Ella May (Crain) Radke. Josephine was the youngest of nine children, four brothers and four sisters, all of whom are deceased. She and Guy W. JELLISON were married on Maly l5, 1929, at Lincoln. They had been married for over fifty-one years at the time of Guy's death on December 20, 1980. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents, four brothers and four sisters and a granddaughter, Deboroah Jellison. Survivors include three sons, Robert of Lyons, Richard of Los Angeles and Ronald of Marysville, Wash.; a daughter, Ramona DeHart of Folsom, Calif. Burial will be in Sylvan Grove Cemetery. Burial was in the Sylvan Grove Cemetery.

RADKE, Julius
b. 24 Jun 1918 - Milberg, Kansas
d. 4 May 2001 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - May 6, 2001
Submiltted by Rachel E. Smith
Son of Fred and Lena Boxberger Radke. He married Pauline HABIGER. She preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter; Jewell Lena Garrison of Great Bend; one sister Josephine Waber of Yelm, Wash.; five grandchildren, Jason Cavender, Beau Cavender, Kayci Cavender, Aspen Linenberger, and Dawn Cavender; five great grandchildren, Ethan Cavender, Lakin Likes, Logan Likes, Lacey Kelly, and Harley Cavender. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Leon Radke, Rollie Radke, Raymond Radke and Ray Radke; three sisters; Hilda Martin, Molly Hickle and Olga Oakley. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Great Bend.

RADKE, Karl

b. 18 Sep 1877 - Kulm Bessarabia, South Russia
d. 27 Mar 1980 - Gackle, North Dakota
When 15 years old, the family with his 17 year old sister, Justina, came to America to Kulm, North Dakota in 1894. He married Magdalena KELLER.

RADKE, Katherine - See Katherine Johannes

RADKE, LaVerne
b. 30 Jun 1918 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 19 May 1989 - Salina
He married Beatrice Hull. She preceded him. Later he married Yolande SNYDER in Salina.

RADKE, Lena
b. 10 Jul 1893 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 6 May 1993 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Daughter of Johann and Christina (Ziemann) Radke. She married Sam G. MORGENSTERN March 25, 1912, at Denver, CO. He died May 26, 1974. Survivors include three sons, Martin and Luther, both of Hoisington; and Ralph of Gt. Bend; one daughter, Amanda Morgenstern of Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Burial at the Gt. Bend Cemetery.

RADKE, Lena - See Lena Karst

RADKE, Leon F.
b. 1 Nov 1907 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 4 Oct 1982 - Great Bend, Kansas
He married Evelyn FRIEDLY on January 1, 1930. Later he married Gladys RIGGS on June 9, 1942.

RADKE, Lorene Helen
b. 27 Feb 1828 - Milberger, Russell County, Kansas
d. 20 Jan 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansa
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Daughter of F. William "Bill" Radke and Ida Magdalena Karst Radke. On Nov. 6, 1949, she married Otto KAHLER at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Steven R., Wichita, Jeffrey S., Canyon Lake, Calif., Roger K., Ocala, Fla., and Paul W., Gardendale, Ala.; a brother, Marvin L. Radke, Wichita; a sister, E. Dorlene Radke Steele, Dodge City; six grandsons; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by: both parents, a brother, Harvey E. Radke.

RADKE, Lucille - See Lucille Light

RADKE, Marsha
Wedding Announcement
Marsha Radke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Radke, Russell, married Curtis Hyden Brown at St.Johns Lutheran Church, Russell, on July 15,1995.

RADKE, Martha
b. 28 Oct 1906, Russell County
d. 3 Apr 1977, Hoisington
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Theo NUSS June 26, 1920. Survivors: widower; daughter, Mrs. Elmer E. (Aleen) Bitter.

RADKE, Olinda
b. 29 Jul 1902 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 1 Aug 1957 - Russell, Kansas
Daughter of John G. and Lydia Radke. She married.Julius BOXBERGER in 1925. . He died March 27, 1950. She leaves mother, Mrs. John G. Radke, Russell; daughter: Mrs Lionel Thielen, Dorrance; brothers: Paul Radke, Liberal; Martin Radke, Russell; Leon Radke, Russell; sisters Mrs. Rosie Michard, Hunting Park, CA; Mrs. Izetta Berkey, Russell; Mrs. Wanda Mortimer, Youngstown, OH.

RADKE, Otto I.
b. 10 Apr 1909, Barton County
d. 9 Feb 1996, Olathe
From Great Bend Tribune, Feburary 11, 1996.
Son of Johannes and Milusine Boger Radke. He married Esther NUSS June 21, 1931, Milberger. Survivors: daughters: Jenetta Overstreet, Ruby Nelson; brothers, Tobias, Russell; Marcus, Great Bend; sister, Milda Eckhoff; Wichita.

RADKE, Paul
b. 31 Jul 1910 - Russell, Kansas
d. 10 Jan 1992 - Liberal, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Son of John and Lydia Morganstern Radke. He married Lucile LIGHT on November 26, 1931. at Liberal. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Owens, Amity, AR; a brother, Martin, Westminster, CA; three sisters, Izeta Berkey, Russell; Wanda Mortimer, Sun City, AZ; and Rose Michard, Maywood, CA; and three grandchildren. Graveside services at Liberal Cem.

RADKE, Paul B.
b. 7 Sep - Milberger, Kansas
d. 30 Jan 1983 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection*
He married Clara E. BRACK on Jan. 1, 1926. Survivors include his wife; five sons, Paul C., Bartley, Neb.; Norman L., Garden City; John E. and Allan L., Casper, WY; three brothers, Otto, Russell; Tobias and Marcus, both Milberger; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Wegele, Milberger and Mrs. Milda Eckhoff, Wichita; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Services wiith Pastor Garry Dassow; Music by Concordia Lutheran Choir with organist, Mrs. H.L. McAlexander. Casket Bearers: Darrell A., Robert P., Blaine D., Derrick A., Glenn C., Brent W., all Radke. Interment Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Ks.

RADKE, Paul Clinton
b. 19 Oct 1926 - Hoisington, Kansas
d. 3 Mar 2000 - Claflin, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - March 16, 2000
Son of Paul B. and Clara E. Brack Radke. Survivors include three brothers, Norman Radke of Lindsborg, Allan Radke of Pinedale, Wyo., and Bill E. Radke of Hoisington. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Radke. Burial will be at Hoisington Cemetery in Hoisington.

RADKE, Pauline M. - See Pauline M. Habinger

RADKE, Pauline - See Pauline Nuss

RADKE, Ray
b. 4 Mar 1931 - Beaver, Kansas
d. 24 Feb 1992 - Newcastle, Wyoming
From Frieda Karst Collection*
Son of Frederick and Lena (Boxberger) Radke. He married Barbara SIDMAN Sept. 2, 1951, in St. John. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Kay Radke of Newcastle, and Brenda Parfrey and Tracy Gray, both of Craig; two sons, Paul Radke of Newcastle and Jeff Radke of Craig; two brothers, Julius Radke of Gt. Bend; Rollie Radke of Ellinwood; and two sisters, Olga Oakley of Caney and Josephine Waber of Browns Valley, CA Burial was conducted Mar. 2, at Craig.

RADKE, Rollie F.
b. 23 Jul 1909 - Milberger, Kansas
d. 9 Jan 1997 - Cushing, Oklahoma
Son of Fred and Lena Boxberger Radke. He married Dorothy I. SELLENS on May 28, 1938, at Hoisington. She died in 1980.

RADKE, Samuel S.
b. 24 Aug 1889 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 6 Jan 1972 - Salina, Kansas
He married Lena KARST on March 8, 1914, at Milberger.

RADKE, Sue - See Sue Zimmerman

RADKE, VIOLET – nee Dumler
(Obituary)
VIOLET RADKE died Jan 13, (1985) at Great Bend. Born Violet Dumler, April 19, 1911, in Barton County. She married Arnold "A.G." Radke, Dec. 9, 1937, at Great Bend. Survivors include the widower; two sons, Donald and Douglas.

RADKE, William
b. 13 Feb 1896 - Barton County, Kansas
d. 20 Oct 1974 - Russell, Kansas
Son of Johonn and Christine (Zeiman) Radke. He married Ida KARST on November 14, 1919, in Milberger.

RAEDER, Wilnora R. - See Wilnora R. Neese

RAILE, Raymond William
b. 9 Feb 1923 - Cheyenne County, Kansas
d. 4 Nov 2000 - Denver, Colorado
From Hays Daily News
Son of Gottlieb and Regina (Holzwarth) Raile. Survivors include his wife, Fleda; a son, Tim; a daughter, Penny Raile; three sisters, Elsie Schlittenhardt, Trent, Ore., Dorine Zimbelman, St. Francis, and Lucille Neitzel, St. Francis.

RAJEWSKI, Juliana M.
b. 16 Nov 1925 - Vincent, Kansas
d, 24 Apr 2003 - Hays, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kans) News - Saturday, April 26, 2003
Daughter of Leo and Anna Huser Rajewski. On Sept. 20, 1948, she married Victor J. DINKEL at Vincent. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, George V., Brownell; two daughters, Judith M. Augustine, Hays, and Denice A. Fuller, Concordia; two brothers, Howard Rajewski, Victoria, and Delando Rajewski, Arvada, Colo.; a sister, Kathleen Sander, Great Bend; seven grandchildren; a step-grandchild; a great-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marceline Denning. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Saint Boniface Cemetery, Vincent.

RAMAKER, Ernest
b.  9 Sep 1916 - Lima, Wisconsin
d.  22 Oct 2001 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press - October 23, 2001
Son of the late Ben and Sarah (VerGowe) Ramaker.  Survivors include two sisters: Ida Reigler and Hilda Brosky, both of Milwaukee; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters. Burial will take place in Hartman Cemetery.

RAMIG, Alex
b. 6 Sep 1916 -McGrew, Nebraska
d. 18 Jul 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE 20 - Jul 2006
Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Born to Carl H. and Marie (Meier) Ramig.. He married Elizabeth Kathryn REICHEL of Lincoln, Neb. Jan. 10, 1937. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Alexander and Janet Ramig of McGrew, Gary and Sheryl of Fremont, Neb. and Steve and Terry Ramig of West Point, Neb.; daughter, Jodene Bevins of Scottsbluff; five grandsons; three granddaughters; and ten great-grandchildren. His wife, three brothers, three sisters and one grandson preceded him in death.

RAMIG, Henry
b. 24 Oct 1902 - Rosenburg, Russia
d. 19 Sept 1965 - Minatare, NE
From information received
Henry Ramig m Mollie NUSS 7 Dec 1924 have 4 surviving sons and one daug. Came to USA 1911 with parents. Survived by his widow and children, step-mother, three brothers

RAMIG, Louise N. - See Louise N. Johnson

RAMIG, Marvin L.
b. 17 Jul 1933 - Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
d. 20 Feb 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Starherald Newspaper - Scottsbluff, NE -23 Feb 2006
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Born to David and Amelia (Gable) Ramig. Marvin married Marlyce MEIER June 14, 1953, in Bayard. Marvin is survived by his wife, Marlyce of Scottsbluff; son, Mike Ramig and his wife Renee of Milan, Ind., and their children, Nicole, Eric, Ashley, and Joshua; daughter, Melanie Reichert and her husband Michael of Union Grove, Wis., and their daughter, Stephanie; mother, Amelia Ramig of Scottsbluff; father-in-law, Carl D. Meier of Gering; sister, Beverly Satur of Gering; brother, Harold Ramig of Gering; and a wonderful great-grandchild, Olivia. His father, David Ramig; grandson, Jeremy; and his mother-in-law and brother-in-law, preceded Marvin in death.

RAMMER, Rinalda Laverne - See Rinalda Laverne Csida

RAMSEY, Hazel M.
b. 24 Mar 1907, Solomon
d. 13 Feb 1980, Lyons
From Newspaper Clipping
She married Guy MILLER July 7, 1927, at Ellsworth. He died Feb. 11, 1966. Survivors: sons: Eugene, Frank, John; daughters: Mrs. Georgia Dutton, Mrs. Patricia Duncan, Mrs. Betty Joe Lattimer, Mrs. Lillian Pickerill; brothers: L. W. Ramsey, Sterling; Archie Ramsey, Jess Ramsey, both of Victoria, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Thompson; Mrs. Irene Wright,both of Sterling; Mrs. Belle Clifton, Chouteau, Okla.

RAMSEY, Lillian F.
b. 23 Jun 1903, Miller Co., Missouri
d. 8 Nov 1996, Newton
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of James Earl and Laura Elizabeth Ramsey. Survivors: sisters: Wilma T. Fisher, Wichita; Mildred Thudin, Newton.

RAND, Imogene
b. 28 Jul 1926 - Milton-Freewater, Oregon
d. 18 Aug 2005- Portland, Oregon
From Obituary
Born to Walter and Iva May Latimer Rand. She married Marvin F. Meier on March 15, 1947, in Walla Walla. She is survived by her husband (Marvin F. Meier), at the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Debbie Meier of Oregon City, and Gail and Louise Meier of Maple Valley, Wash.; three brothers, Edward Rand of Milton-Freewater, Cecil Rand of Adams, Ore, and Irvin Rand of Modesto, Calif.; and six grandchildren, Sydney, MacKenzie, Ande, Kyle, Travis and Danny Meier. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Givens.

RANDA, Felezianna
b. 6 Aug 1908 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 21 Mar 2005 - LaCrosse, Kansas
From Hays Daily News - Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Born to Gotfride and Margaret (Schoenberger) Randa. She married Eystachius HERRMAN in November 1935. Survivors include two sons, LeRoy G. Herrman, Liebenthal, and Ralph A. Herrman and wife, Debbie, Ellinwood; a daughter, Betty L. Tryon and husband, Robert, Liebenthal; four grandchildren, Mark Tryon, Rebecca Herrman, Rachel Cell and Brad Herrman ; and a great-grandchild, Macy Munson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Nov. 21, 1978, two daughters, Elsie Marie Herrman and JoAnn Marie Herrman; five brothers, Jake Randa, Joe Randa, John Randa, Chris Randa and Paul Randa; and three sisters, Clara Dinges, Anna Linenberger and Monica Randa. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Liebenthal.

RANDA, Josephine, Ehrlich - See Josephine Bender

RANDA, Kenneth N.
b. 16 Jan 1938 - Liebenthal, Kansas
d. 5 Nov 1988 - Hays, Kansas
He married Josepine Bender.

RANDALL, Verna M. - See Verna M. Stein

RANDECKER, Kenneth E.
b. 29 Jun 1929, Abilene
d. 10 Nov 1990, Dighton
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Fred William and Lena May Knight Randecker. On June 20, 1950, he married Delores J. LEWIS at Dighton. She survives. Other survivors include: parents, Fred Will and Lena May Knight Randecker, Dighton; four sons, James, Alan, Sheldon, and Sam.

RAPP, Agnes Elizabeth
b. 20 Sep 1902, Kinsley
d. 24 Jan 1983, Kinsley
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, January 24, 1983
She married Hugh D. TAYLOR Sept. 18, 1920, at Kinsley. He died Dec. 11, 1963. Survivors: son, Don; daughter, Joellen Gaskill; brother, Albert J. Rapp, Siloam Springs, Ark.

RASMUSSEN, Mayme Augusta
b. 19 Oct 1887, Alvo, NE
d. 19 Oct 1956, Denver, CO

RASSETT, Eugene J.
b. 25 Apr 1950 - Russell, Kansas
d. 4 Sep 2002 - Abilene, Kansas
From Russell County News
Son of William and Esther Schultz Rassette.. On May 18, 1974, he was united in marriage with Maggie WYCKOFF at Ft. Collins, CO. Surviving are: his wife Maggie of the home; one son, Matt Rassette, Arlington, VA; three daughters, Abby Rassette, Omaha, NE; Katie Rassette, Spokane, WA; and Emily Rassette, of the home; also his parents, William and Esther Rassette, Russell.. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

RASSETTE, Helen B.
b. 6 Jun 1913, Saline County
d. 3 Feb 1997, Wichita
From Hutchinson (KS) News - February 6, 1997
Daughter of Orville and Mary Walle Rassette. On Sept. 10, 1930, she married Leo G. BUEHLER, at Phoenix. He died Feb. 17, 1989. Survivors include: two sons, Larry and Steve; daughter, Arlene Ubert; two brothers, Walter and William Rassette,both of Russell; three sisters, Orlie Hanks, Concordia, Mary Bay, Russell, and Anna Stack, Salina. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Velma Barnheart; two grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence Rassette; and a sister,Cecilia Rassette.

RASSETTE, Minnie Emma - See Minnie Emma Kaufman

RASSETTE, Orlie Marie
b. 13 Oct 1909 - Salina, Kansas
d. 31 Jan 2005 - Concordia, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Thursday, February 3, 2005, Hays Daily News - Thursday, February 3, 2005, Russell County News - February 2, 2005
Born to Orville Joseph and Mary Bertha (Walle) Rassette. She married Aaron A. Steinle on April 28, 1927, in Russell. He died Nov. 8, 1948. She married Alfred H. Hanks on Dec. 21, 1950, in Gallup, N.M. He died May 19, 1985. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Aaron A. STEINLE in 1948; her second husband, Alfred H. HANKS, in 1985; two daughters, Mildred G. Steponick and Leola J. Steinle; and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Melvin D. Steinle of Concordia and Gary D. Hanks of Salina; a daughter, Joyce A. Marshall of Marana, Ariz.; a brother, William J. Rassette of Russell; two sisters, Mary K. Bay of Russell and Anna M. Stack of Salina; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Russell.

RATTS, Dorothy Virginia - See Dorothy Virginia Keen

RATZLAFF, Aislyn Michele
b. 16 Jun 2005 - Liberal, Kansas
d. 16 Jun 2005 - Liberal, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, June 19, 2005
She was the daughter of Jared and Susan Machotka Ratzlaff. Survivors include: her parents; a sister, Anabeth Ratzlaff, of the home; grandparents, David and Michele Ratzlaff, Plains, Phil and Kathy Machotka, Peyton, Colo.; and great-grandparents, Martin Haddon, Plains, and Beulah Ratzlaff, Meade. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.

RATZLAFF, Albert
Family from Russia
b. abt 1899
d. 3 Feb 1957, Wichita, Kansas
From Fairview Republican - February 14, 1957
Burial was in the Church of God cemetery, five miles northwest of Fairview, He is survived by his wife, Leah UNRUH Ratzlasff, and daughter Norma Dean Ratzlaff, of the home; two other daughters: Mrs. Douglas (Louise) Moore, and Wilma Ratzlaff, Topeka, Kansas; two sons: Wesley Ratzlaff of Boulder, Colorado, and Willis Ratzlaff of DeSota, Kansas; four brothers: John Ratzlaff of Fairview, Jake Ratzlaff of Cactus, Arizona, Dan Ratzlaff of Lakin, Kansas, and Ben Ratzlaff of Enid; three sisters: Mrs. Susie Hiebert of Fairview, Mrs. Lizzie Wahl of Enid, and Mrs. Hulda Smith of Seattle, Washington.

RATZLAFF, Albert
b. 2 Aug 1908 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 20 Feb 2004 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 21, 2004
Son of Andreas and Susanna Wedel Ratzlaff. On Nov. 8, 1936, he married Mary PENNER near Inman. She preceded him in death. Survivors include: two sons, Norman and wife Wanda, Newton, and Marlin and wife Anita, Arvada, Colo.; two daughters, Frances Rogers and husband Bob, McPherson, and Rosalie Duerksen and husband Marvin, rural Canton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Alexanderwohl Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Albert J.
b. 20 Oct 1917 - Corn, Oklahoma
d. 8 Jan 2003 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 10, 2003
He was born Oct. 20, 1917, at Corn, Okla., the son of Peter R. and Margaret Vogt Ratzlaff. On June 1, 1944, he married Anna E. THIESSEN at Inman. She died Aug. 26, 1969. On Nov. 9, 1980, he married Evelyn M. Pfister at Inman. She survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Dennis, Robert and Larry, all of Hutchinson, and Lowell Ratzlaff, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a daughter, Phyllis Neufeldt, Haysville; a stepson, Gary Gibson, Topeka; two stepdaughters, Glenda Kaufman, Topeka, and Judy Barry, Abilene; a brother, Herb Ratzlaff, Corn, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a step-grandchild; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Quiring and Ruby Meyers. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

RATZLAFF, Alvina
b. 30 Apr 1908 - Springfield, South Dakota
d. 19 Jan 2004 - Marion, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Daughter of David and Susanna Dirks Ratzlaff. On Dec. 25, 1930, she married Earl HOFFMAN at Newton. He died Nov. 4, 1998. Survivors include: a son, LaVern, Ventura, Calif.; a daughter, LaVina Smith, Seattle; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Earl; five brothers; and a sister.Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery, rural Marion.

RATZLAFF, Dan
b. 23 Jan 1919 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 19 Oct 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Son of Abe Ratzlaff and Lavina Becker. On April 20, 1941, he married Esther I SCHMIDT at Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Arnold R., Moundridge and Duane D. Ratzlaff, Durham; two daughters, Delores Koehn, Galva, and Sherry Smith, Halstead; three brothers, Paul and Noah Ratzlaff, both of Canton, and Ervin Ratzlaff, Galva; six sisters, Sadie Unruh and Martha Holdeman, both of Moundridge, Malinda Isaac, Ingalls, Dessie Wiebe, Iroquois, S.D., Elizabeth Wenger, Louisville, Ga., and Gloriann Wedel, Canton; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Martin; and a sister, Zelda Boese. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

RATZLAFF, Dean H.
b. 6 Apr 1916 - Great Bend, Kansas
d. 21 Nov 2004 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Son of Jake and Emma Unruh Ratzlaff. On March 29, 1941, he married Clara Belle HIXON at Wichita. She died May 18, 1974. On May 6, 1978, he married Johnnie G. DIXON BESSETTE at Great Bend. She survives. Other survivors include: a daughter, Georgia Gates, Overland Park; a stepson, Bob Standerfer, Marlow, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Steina Bessette, Carbondale, and Twilla McKee, Topeka; seven grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Marion Weese; a brother, George Ratzlaff; and a sister, Rhoda Avis. Graveside service will in Dundee Valley Cemetery, Dundee.

RATZLAFF, Dorothy See Dorothy Regehr

RATZLAFF, Edna - See Edna Reimer

RATZLAFF, Edwin B.
b. 23 May 1928 - Mountain Lake, Minnesota
d. 23 Feb 2007 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, February 24, 2007
He was born May 23, 1928, in Mountain Lake, Minn., the son of Ben H. and Anna Penner Ratzlaff. On July 21, 1959, he married Esther CLASSEN in Meade. She survives. Other survivors include: four daughters, Wilda Wagner, Lincoln, Neb., Cheryl Goertzen, Inman, Twila Loewen, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Verda Salberg, Overland Park; two brothers, Milton, St. James, Minn., and Eldean, Mountain Lake, Minn.; a sister, Irene Becker, Freeman, S.D.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter and Melvin; and two sisters, Edna and Lavina Ratzlaff. Burial will be in Hesston Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Elmer A.
b. 10 Mar 1918 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 3 Apr 2004 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 4, 2004
Son of Abraham A. and Justina Enns Ratzlaff. On June 6, 1941, he married Ruby B. BALZER at rural Inman. She died May 16, 1977. He was married to Lucille BUNNER for seven years. Then, on April 23, 1994, he married Blondie HUXMAN. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Paul W. and John W., both of Moundridge, and David L., Hutchinson; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Stella Buller. Burial will be in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, rural Inman.

RATZLAFF, Emma - See Emma Schroeder

RATZLAFF, Emma Mae
b. abt 1922 - Protection, Kansas
d. 27 Mar 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Born of Peter B. and Bessie Thomas Ratzlaff. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Earl KOEHN; her sons, Wilbur Lee Koehn and Larry Earl Koehn of Park City, Robert Allen Koehn of Independence, and her daughter, Wilma Mae Palmer of Manhattan, Kansas; her sisters; Marrine Shultz of La Fountain, Kansas, Leona Hazen of Wichita, Violet Chapman and Rose Ratzlaff of Neodesha, Kansas and her brother, LeVerne Ratzlaff of Fredonia; Fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

RATZLAFF, Ervin
b. 5 May 1928 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 15Dec 2006 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December 15, 2006
He was born May 5, 1928, in McPherson County, the son of Abe and Lavina Becker Ratzlaff. On Aug. 27, 1950, he married Lola UNRUH, in rural Galva. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Randall, Galva; four daughters, Mavis Becker, Hume, Mo., Deanna Giesel, Louise, Texas, Rebecca Becker, Galva, and Geraldine Rempel, Morris, Manitoba, Canada; two brothers, Paul, Moundridge, and Noah, Canton; four sisters, Martha Holdeman, Moundridge, Elizabeth Wenger, Louisville, Ga., Dessie Wiebe, Iroquois, S.D., and Gloriann Wedel, Canton; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edwin, Martin and Dan Ratzlaff; and three sisters, Sadie Unruh, Zelda Boese and Malinda Issac. Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, rural Galva.

RATZLAFF, Esther I - See Esther I Schmidt

RATZLAFF, Esther L.
b. 17 Feb 1919 - Oklahoma
d. 25 Nov 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, November 29,2003
Daughter of Peter and Hazel Brown Ratzlaff. She married W. G. "Bill" REGIER. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a son, Pat, Whitewater; two daughters, Sherry Davis, Newton, and Karen Deiker, Anthony; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial in Emmaus Church Cemetery, Whitewater.

RATZLAFF, Eva Koehn - See Eva Koehn

RATZLAFF, Eva R.
b. 15 Mar 1908 - Halstead, Kansas
d. 4 Dec 2004 - Wichita, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Thursday, December 9, 2004
Born to Peter and Evalina (Froelich) Ratzlaff in Halstead. They preceded her in death. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She also was preceded in death by: three brothers, Henry Ratzlaff, Arnold Ratzlaff and Ewald Ratzlaff; and a sister, Matilda Elizabeth Chapple. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Gilmer and Luella
50th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, April 25, 29004
Gilmer Ratzlaff and the former Luella Jantz were married May 2, 1954, at Fredonia. He is retired after 35 years with Quality Feed and Fertilizer. She is a homemaker.Hosts for the celebration will be their children and families, Dalen and Debbie Ratzlaff, Lyndon and Ang Ratzlaff, all of Galva, and Stan and Kim Ratzlaff, Canton. The couple has 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

RATZLAFF, Hilda E.
b. 31 Jan1917 - Montezuma, Kansas
d. 25 Jan 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Born to Adam and Agnes (Unruh) Ratzlaff in Montezuma. She married John W. MITCHELL Dec. 10, 1939, in California. He preceded her in death Aug. 4, 1990. Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Mitchell of Bellevue, Neb., and James J. Mitchell of Bigfork, Mont.; a daughter, Carol Ingram of Stockton, Calif.; two brothers, Wesley Ratzlaff of Lindsborg and Clinton Ratzlaff of Maxwell, Iowa; two sisters, Francis Decker and Clara Wance, both of Newton; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Howard and Rose
50th Wedding Anniversary
Howard and Rose Ratzlaff, Hesston, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 24, 2004. Howard Ratzlaff and Rose Fast were married Sept. 24, 1954, in Inman.
The couple has four children and nine grandchildren: Lyle Ratzlaff and wife Jeanette and Chris, Julia, and Sarah, Pottsville, Ark.; Gayle Ast and husband Dan and JD, Brian, and Travis, Wichita; Scot Ratzlaff, Springdale, Ark,; Fern Vogt and husband Tim and Jay and Emily, Siloam Springs, Ark.; and granddaughter, Jennifer Lowe, Newton.

RATZLAFF, John H.
b. 18 Feb 1916 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 28 Dec 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - January 9, 2003
Born Feb. 18, 1916, in rural Goessel, he was the son of John J. and Mary (Enns) Ratzlaff. On March 15, 1941, he married Hilda QUIRING. She died on Sept. 19, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife and brothers, Arlo and Orick. Survivors include son, James N. Ratzlaff of Old Hickory, Tenn.; daughters, Sheryl Dunavan of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Gayle Voth of Goessel; brothers, Wilbur Ratzlaff and Leroy Ratzlaff of Goessel; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was at Alexanderwohl Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Kathryn E.
b. 11 Feb 1911 - Meno, Oklahoma
d. 11 May 2005 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, May 13th, 2005, Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, May 19,2005
Daughter of J.J. and Mary Deckert Ratzlaff. On Aug. 20, 1937, she married Milford BLAIR at Newton. He died in 2003. Survivors include: her caregiver, Phyllis E. Meisinger, Hillsboro; and a sister, Esther Schrag, Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Lenora Blair. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

RATZLAFF, Kermit and Ruth
60th Wedding Anniversary
From Hillsboro Star Journal - Thursday, August 19, 2004
Kermit and Ruth Ratzlaff of Hillsboro celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 27-31 with their five children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren in Keystone, Colo. Kermit Omer Ratzlaff of Balko, Okla., and Ruth Evelyn Warkentin of Dinuba, Calif., were married Aug. 11, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif. Five children were born to them while they lived in Pasadena, Calif. The members of the family are: Ken and Virginia Ratzlaff of Lawrence with their children, Michael Ratzlaff and his daughter, Gypsy, Jonathan and Samantha Ratzlaff and their daughter, Kathryn, and James and Rebekah Bateman of Ozawkie and their daughter, Makayla; Ron and Nancy Ratzlaff of St. Charles, Mo. and their children, Deborah, Mark, and Stephen; Dave and Elizabeth Ratzlaff of Batavia, Ill., and their children, Kristin and Jared Myers and Andrew; Marilyn and Warren Lovinger of Nevada, Mo., and their children, Sarah, Tom, Laura, and Dan; Gene and Jewel Ratzlaff of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., and their children, Caitlin and Lucas. Also in attendance were the couple's sister-in-law Beatrice Warkentin of Fresno, Calif., their niece Sharon Ewert of Clovis, Calif. and their nephew John Warkentin of Santa Barbara, Calif.

RATZLAFF, LaVerne
b. 6 Jul 1941 - Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 1 Jan 2005 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, January 3, 2005
Son of Edward and Sarah Androes Ratzlaff. On June 10, 1991, he married Sandra FISHER at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Michelle Estes, Lusk, Wyo. and Susie Gehring, Buhler; a half-brother, Alvin Froese, Hutchinson; two sisters, Ardena Freeman, Stigler, Okla. and Delores Ratzlaff, Little River; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Buhler Municipal Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Lena - See Lena Koehn

RATZLAFF, Lena Marie
b. 25 Nov 1913 - Tampa, Kansas
d. 12 Jan 2004 - Montezuma, Kansas
From Ellsworth County Independent/Reporter - Thursday, January 22, 2004
Born to John B. and Suzie Koehn Ratzlaff. On Oct. 10, 19041, she married Louis H. KOEHN at Garden City. He died Jan. 6, 1980. She also was preceded in death by a grandson, Todd Holt; four brothers, Harry, Ben, Jonas and Bill Ratzlaff; and two sisters, Clara and Mary Ratzlaff.Survivors include: a son, Richard and wife, Connie, Cimarron; a daughter, Dorothy Holt of Wilson; a brother, John R. Ratzlaff of Cimarron; a granddaughter; and a great grandson.Burial was in the Cimarron Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Lucille E. - See Lucille E. Unruh

RATZLAFF, Mary - See Mary Penner

RATZLAFF, Mary Margaret
b. 19 Jun 1924 - Harper, Kansa
d. 9 Jan 2004 - Kingman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kans) News - Sunday, January 11, 2004
Daughter of Henry and Mary Kelm Ratzlaff. Survivors include: two sons, Mark Speir, Denver, and Johnny Ratzlaff, Augusta; two daughters, Linda Patton, Kingman, and Crystal Beste, Pretty Prairie; three brothers, Everett Ratzlaff, Maryland, Harold Ratzlaff, Washington, and Don Ratzlaff, Louisiana; four sisters, Martha Lint, Danville, Bertha Ratzlaff, Harper, Evelen Ray, Georgia, and Dorothy Konicek, Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph, Arthur, August, Bill and Rhiney. Burial will be in Hoosier Cemetery, Kingman.

RATZLAFF, Matilda
b. 22 Oct 1914 - Homestead
d. 26 Oct. 2005 - Madill
From Obituary Clipping
Burial will be in North Mennonite Brethren Cemetery. She was born Oct. 22, 1914, near Homestead to John B. and Agnes Bekker Ratzlaff and died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, in Madill.
She married Emil NIGHTENGALE Aug. 23, 1936. He died Nov. 16, 1976. She married Frank WICHERT April 10, 1982. He died May 20, 2002. Surviving are two sons, Clarence Nightengale of Mead and Bob Nightengale of Kingston; two sisters, Adeline Koehn of Fairview and Betty Manning of Enid; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both husbands, one son and one sister.

RATZLAFF, Milferd
b. 29 Mar 1918 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 28 Jul 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, July 30, 2003
Son of Henry and Susie Wedel Ratzlaff. On June 8, 1941, he married Annie JANTZ at Chickasha, Okla. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Walden, McPherson, and Myron, Galva; two daughters, Wilma Buller, McPherson, and Jolene Ratzlaff, Hesston; a sister, Ella Koehn, Burns; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, David and Aaron; six sisters, Margaret Unruh, Elma Koehn, Elizabeth Jantz, Adina Koehn, Hilda Becker and Lena Koehn.Burial will be in Lone Tree Church Cemetery, in rural Galva.

RATZLAFF, Robert
b. 17 Nov 1922 - Burrton, Kansas
d. 19 Feb 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, February 21, 2005
Son of Jacob B. and Anna Ratzlaff. On Aug. 27, 1965, he married Gertrue "Trudy" PLUSCHKE at Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, George, Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and one in infancy; and a sister, Ruth Ratzlaff. Graveside service in Hoffnungsau Cemetery, rural Inman,

RATZLAFF, Roger Lee
b. 4 Jul 1947 - Wichita, Kansas
d. 20 Sep 2001 - Denver, Colorado
From Hutchinson News - September 27, 2001
Son of Richard and Twila Eitel Ratzlaff. On Sept. 2, 1972, he married Janet GREENE, at Ozark, Ala. She survives. Other survivors include: two sons; mother; sister, Rosemary Diann Ratzlaff-Stemfli. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver.

RATZLAFF, Ruby E.
b. 22 Sep 1923 - Reno County, Kansas
d. 14 Nov 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Daughter of Jacob and Anna Schroeder Ratzlaff. On Sept. 3, 1933, she married Eldo M. NACHTIGAL in Buhler. He died Jan. 6, 1991. Survivors include: a daughter, Jane Holzrichter, Lenexa; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennie Voth; and two brothers, Eldo and Clarence. Burial will be in Buhler Municipal Cemetery.

RATZLAFF, Suzanna
b. 8 Aug 1908 - Copeland, Kansas
d. 19 Jan 2003 - Scott City, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Daughter of Bernard and Marie Schultz Ratzlaff. On Nov. 24, 1928, she married Enoch UNRUH at Meade. He died Oct. 26, 1982. Survivors include: two daughters, Lucille Dirks, and Vivian Dirks, both of Scott City; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: 19 brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery, Pence.

RATZLOFF, Chester
b. 30 Jan 1930 - Moundridge, Kansas
d, 17 Jan 2003 - Marion, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 19, 2003
Son of Pete and Adina Smith Ratzloff. On Nov. 14, 1953, he married Bonnie ROBERTS at El Dorado. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Michael, Marion; four daughters, Debra Regier, Peabody, Laurie Creamer, Marion, Jamie Hopkins, Ellinwood, and Sharon Terrel, Newton; a brother, Perry, Marion; three sisters, Loreen Ratzloff, Halstead, Viola Purcell, El Dorado, and Nadine Ratzloff, Moundridge; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

RATZLOFF, Eugene
b. 6 Dec 1924 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 20 Oct 2006 - Canton, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Tuesday, November 7, 2006
He was preceded in death by a son, Gayland. Survivors include his wife, Jean, of Canton; two sons, James of Denver and Don of Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Jeanie Scott of Fall River; two brothers, Thomas and Menford, both of Canton; a sister, Marjorie Unruh of Galva; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

RATZLOFF, Hilda - See Hilda Hiebert

RATZLOFF, Myrtle Ann
b. 5 Feb 1919 - Sedgwick, Kansas
d. 9 Sep 2005 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Sunday, September 11, 2005
Born to Jonas and Katherine Holdeman Ratzloff. She married Burton Henry FOSNOT on Aug. 4, 1940, in Burlington, Iowa. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Rolan Ratzloff and an infant brother. Survivors include her husband, Burton Henry; her children, Delores Mosebrook and husband Ray of Mesa, Ariz., Anita Fasnaucht of San Ramon, Calif., Beverly Jordan and husband John of Littleton, Colo., Linda Mattison and husband Larry of New Cambria and Brad Fosnot and wife Karen of Buhler; three brothers, Thomas Ratzloff, Eugene Ratzloff and Menford Ratzloff, all of Canton; a sister, Marjorie Unruh of Galva; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Canton Cemetery.

RATZLOFF, Sam
b. 20 Dec 1919, Lehigh, Kansas
d. 16 Oct 2000, Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hillsboro Journal
Son of Wiliam and Anna (Martens) Ratzloff. He married Hilda HIEBERT February 6, 1942, rural Goessel. He was preceded in death by his son, Clifford Wayne Ratzloff in 1964. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Lola Mae Salisbury.

RAU, Agatha
b. 23 Feb 1915 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
d. 22 Apr 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Apr 2004
Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. Daughter of David and Katherine (Weber) Rau. She was united in marriage to Wilbert HORNBACHER, December 31, 1932, in Harrisburg (Nebraska). Agatha is survived by her sons, Harlan Hornbacher and his wife Janice of Mesa, Ariz., and Ronald Hornbacher and his wife Beverly of North Platte; daughter, Imogene Groskopf and her husband Bill of Gering; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Elsie Schaaf of Scottsbluff; and brother, Dave Rau of Canoga Park, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbert; sisters, Dollie Deines, Anna Kramer, Millie Schaub, Ida Kissler and Mollie Rokel; brother, Con Rau; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

RAU, Amelia
Dobrinka, Russia
b. 7 Feb 1894, Dobrinka, Russia
d. 31 Jan 1975, Montana
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rau. She came to Russell, Kansas, in 1901. She was married to David FOOS on Jan. 25, 1912, in Deerfield, Kan. Her husband died in 1941. Survivors include two sons, William and Raymond; six daughters, Mrs. Lydia Harmon, Mrs. Elsie Keil, Mrs. Lillian Krum, Mrs. Marie Ostermiller, Mrs. Frieda Geffre, and Mrs. Esther Ostermilller; three brothers, George and William Rau, both of Tacoma, Wash., and Henry Rau of Sidney; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Blodgett of Sandy, Utah, and Mrs. Marie Myron of Tacoma.

RAU, David B.
b. abt 1956
d. 10 May 2002, Saginaw, Michigan

RAU, David Martin
b. 14 Oct 1909 - Dobrinka, Russia
d. 6 Oct 1956 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From German Kirchenbote Nov 29, 1956
David Martin RAU, son of David and Lydia RAU. When 3 years old, he came to America. In 1936, he married Violet LYONS. Fein son, feine daugher, vater, two sisters, one brother.

RAU, Eunice J. - See Eunice J. Stein

RAUH, Louis Lloyd
b. 3 April 1918, Catesby, Oklahoma
d. 1 Aug 2000. Oklahoma
From Northwest Oklahoman - August 3, 2000
Son of Carl and Rachel Link Rauh. May 8, 1950, Louis was united in marriage to Alberta Maw BRIDGEMAN in Davis County, Iowa. Louis departed from this life August 1, 2000. His parents, one brother and two sisters preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his wife, Alberta "Bert"; a son, Darwin Lloyd; a sister, Patricia Brosh and friend, Glenn Mayhew of Dodge City, Kan., four grandchildren: Joseph Louis Brosh, Jolisa and husband, Janson Swanson, Shanna and husband, Lance Koehn, Melodie and husband, Quintin Callaway, two great granddaughters: Candace and Ashley Callaway; two sisters, Juanita and husband, Max Utt, of Arlington,Tex., and Betty Bruce of Lincoln, Neb.

RAUSCH, Naomi Theresa
b. 4 Oct 1923, Andale
d. 31 May 1986, Wichita
From Hutchinson News - Tuesday, June 3, 1986
She married George R. BAUER Oct. 4, 1945, at Richmond, La. Survivors: husband, sons, Richard L., William; daughters, Anita Burman, Suzette Bauer, Debra Bass; brothers, Eugene Rausch, Wichita, William Rausch, Lenexa, Manuel Rausch,Santa Suzanna, Calif.; sisters, Edna Rogers, Agnes West and Irene Casey, all of Wichita.

RAY, Louise - See Louise Eisenbarth

RAY, Mary Inez
b. abt 1924
d. 1 May 1999, Marion, Kansas
Mary Inez Longhofer Ray. Survivors: sons, Darold, David, Jeff; brothers, George Ray; sister, Mable Remmers.

RAY, Mary Inez
b. 26 Sep 1923 - Marion, Kansas
d. 1 May 1999 - Marion, Kansas
From Link to the Past - Glenn Mueller collection
Her husband Estil David (LONGHOFER) "Rusty", died in 1996. Survivors include three sons, Darold o f Seward, Neb., David of Kansas City, Mo., and Jeff of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, George K. Ray of Wildomar, Calif.; a sister, Mable Remmers of Topeka; and five grandchildren. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery.

RAY, Philetha M. Weide - See Philetha M. Pflughoeft

READE, Alta M. - See Alta M. Stattlemyre

READE, Frank D.
b. 7 Apr 1910 - Dorrance, Kansas
d. 28 Jun 1979 - Olympia, Washington
From funeral card
Clergy: Rev. William Self Interment: McCleary Cemetery, McCleary, WA
(Spouse: Alta Stattlemyre)

READE, Gladys
b. 13 Dec 1907 - Fairfield, Illinois
d. 27 May 1977 - Russell, Kansas
From obituary & funeral cards
Burial in the Dorrance City cemetery. Her husband died in 1970. (Spouse - James Sturman) Surviving are two sons, Thomas, Williamstown, NJ; and John, Paola, KS; one daughter Peggy Bachmann, Cincinnati, OH; one brother, Frank Reade, Amanda Park, WA; 7 grandchildren. Clergyman: Rev. Fred Houston. Casket Bearers: Ben Major, Sam E. Steinle, Bill Fritschen, Clifford Hubbs, Athol Betts, Willis Schmidt.

REAM, Alice B. - See Alice B. Brack

REASONER, Mildred G. -  See Mildred G. Weber

REBEIN, Jean L. - See Jean L. Greer

REDDIG, Raymond E., Sr.
b. 30 Oct 1927 - Russell, Kansas
d. 26 Apr 1997 - Wichita, Kansas
Son of Tracy and Malinda O. Broka Reddig. He married Erna Jean BRUNING on June 24,1952 at Hays, She preceded him in death.

REDDING, Lone L., Jr.
b. 15 Jun 1921, Dodge City
d. 29 Jan 1982, Hutchinson
From Hutchinson News - Sunday, January 31, 1982
He married Jewell I. INKANISH July 9, 1951, at Newkirk, Okla. Survivors: widow; daughter, Donis Habeck; mother, Helen Redding, Duncan, Okla.; brothers, Rex, Duncan, Okla.; Gene, Minco, Okla.; sister, Joann Simmons, Salina.

REDDING, Waneta Fay Schulz - See Waneta Fay King

REDETZKE, Lizzie F. - See Lizzie F. Krier

REDGER, Emma
b. 9 Aug 1904 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 2005 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hillsboro Star Journal - January 4, 2005
Daughter of Henry and Eva (Koehn) Redger. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Burial was in Peace Valley Cemetery, northwest of Durham.

REDGER, Joseph
b. 11 Mar 1924 - Cimarron, Kansas
d. 30 Oc6 2003 - Cimarron, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, November 4, 2003
Son of Albert and Tillie Koehn Redger. On July 22, 1949, he married Jenny M. WILSON at Cimarron. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Patricia Nugen, Hazelwood, Mo., and Barbara Sullivan, Raytown, Mo.; his twin sister, Josephine Nichols, Cimarron; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Redger; two brothers, Henry and Edward Redger; and three sisters, Lorena and Bertha Koehn and Amelia Whitefield. Burial will be in Cimarron Cemetery.

REDGER, LaVerna - See LaVerne Wedel

REE, Alberta Barbara "Bertie"
b. 17 Sep 1925 - McCracken, Kansas
d. 16 Aug 2002 - Topeka, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - August 20, 2002
She was born Sept. 17, 1925, at McCracken, the daughter of Albert and Barbara Peters Ree Sr. On June 1, 1946, she married Lawrence "Larry" F. WASSINGER at McCracken. He died Feb. 4, 1998. Survivors include: a son, Laridean, Topeka; a daughter, Barbara Luckett, Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Albert Ree Jr., McCracken; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis.

REED, Brenda K. Hanson - See Brenda K. Riffel

REED, Frankie Margaret, Bohl - See Frankie Margaret Reger

REED, Helen - See Helen Koch

REED, Kenneth
            b.   Unk
            d.  20 Oct 2001
From Sheboygan Press

REED, Matilda E., Ochs - See Matilda E. Strecker

REED, Ruth - See Ruth Hess

REEDER, Myrtle H.
B. 15 Oct 1909 - Bogue, Kansas
D. 22 Dec 1977 - Trego County, Kansas
Buried WaKeeney City Cemetery. Daughter of John W. and Clara L. Dorman Reeder. She married Herman FLAGLER April 30, 1933 AT Collyer. He died December 25, 1958. Survivors: Sons: Larry and Worley; daughters: Mrs. Keith (Kay) Zeman, Mrs. Ritchie (Joyce) Morlong; brother: Cecil Reeder, WaKeeney; sisters: Mrs.Hilda Warrick, Meridian, ID; Mrs. Crystal Olson, Sterling CO.

REES, Leola Walz
b. 5 May 1894, near Orbitella
d. 14 Dec 1999, Colorado
She married Fred WALZ. He died in 1966. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Steinle in 1998; and a son, Donald Walz, in October 1999. Survivors include two sons, Everett Walz and Eldon Walz.

REEVES, Amon
b. 3 Jan 1938 - Stratton, Mississippi
d. 8 Sep 2003 - Russell, Kansas
From Russell County News - September 12, 2003
Son of Amon and Biddy Cleo (Bullman) Reeves, Sr . On Dec. 1, 1963, he married Barbara Jean Herbel in Lucas. Preceding him in death were: Parents; step-father, Eugene Boutwell; and a brother. Survivors include: Barbara, wife, of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Miller and husband Patrick, Garfield; and Kris Manning and husband Patrick, Lawrence; three brothers..... and sister Sheryl Ann Palmer, Lucas; 4 grandchildren. Interment in the Lucas Cem., Lucas, KS.

REGEHR, Ann D.
b. 17 Feb 1913 - Inman, Kansas
d. 18 Aug 2004 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, August 20, 2004
Daughter of Jacob and Helena Dirksen Regehr. On April 20, 1935, she married Frank SCHIERLING at Inman. He died Aug. 28, 1985. Survivors include: four daughters, Dolores Ely, Albuquerque, N.M., Darleen Hasler, Hutchinson, Diane Thiessen, Inman, and Connie Epp, Spring Hill; a sister, Marie Enns, Inman; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Jacob Regehr; and three sisters, Elizabeth Heidebrecht, Helena Pauls and Katie Wiens. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

REGEHR, Charlene June
b. 22 Nov 1927 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 12 Dec 2003 - Newport, Washington
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Daughter of John A. and Marie Kroeker Regehr. On Dec. 8, 1946, she married Henry Lee NEUFELDT at Buhler. He survives. Other survivors include: two sons, Randall Gail Neufeldt and wife Laurel, and Bobbie Lynn Neufeldt, all of Newport, Wash.; a daughter in law, Phyllis Neufeldt, Wichita; a brother, Stanley Eugene Regehr, Topeka; a sister, Erma Jane Wiens, Inman; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by: her parents; and three sons, Jerry Ray, Ramon Dale and Rikki Gene. Burial will be in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

REGEHR, Dorothy Ratzlaff
Celebrates 90th Birthday
Born 17 November 12935 - Buhler, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, January 18, 2004
Dorothy Ratzlaff Regehr, Inman, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 21 at Jerry's Cafe in Inman. She was born on a farm northeast of Buhler to John and Sarah Ratzlaff. On Nov. 17, 1935, she married Elmer REGEHR at Buhler. Her children and spouses are Gary and Sharon Regehr and Dean and Lois Regehr. She has three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.

REGEHR, Elmer and Dorothy
70th Wedding Anniversary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, November 13, 2005
Elmer and Dorothy Regehr, Inman, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with their family. Regehr and the former Dorothy Ratzlaff were married Nov. 17, 1935, at Buhler Mennonite Church. Their children and spouses are Gary and Sharon Regehr and Dean and Lois Regehr, all of Inman. They have six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

REGEHR, Judith A. - See Judith A. Janzen

REGEHR, Mary G. - See Mary G. Goossen

REGEHR, Sara L.
b. 20 Jul 1920 - McPherson County, Kansas
d. 15 Jun 2004 - Inman, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, June 17, 2004
Daughter of George and Mary Pauls Regehr. On June 28, 1942, she married Abe THIESSEN at Inman. He survives. Other survivors include: five daughters, Shirley Kroeker and husband Irvin, Carol Lightner and husband Gene, and Sandi Horton, all of Inman, Keri Miller and husband Wendell, Hutchinson, and Sharon Vannorsdel and husband Jerry, Dubuque, Iowa; two brothers, Curt L. Regehr and Arnold Regehr, both of Inman; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, George E. Regehr and Arthur H. Regehr; and four sisters, Anna Heidebrecht, Betty Ediger, Kathryn Pankratz and Linda Pankratz. Graveside service at North Inman Cemetery.

REGEHR, Ted
b. 4 Jan 1926 - Inman, Kansas
d. 9 Dec 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December 13, 2003
Son of Jacob R. and Mary Regier Regehr. On Nov. 22, 1956, he married Alice M. PENNER at Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Vincent, Maui, Hawaii, Verlyn, Denver, and Darwin, Arlington, Va.; three daughters, Marilee Marter, Monument, Colo., Madella Paquette, Wichita, and Marjean Kindall, Fruita, Colo.; three brothers, Eldo, Inman, William, Hesston, and David, Manhattan; two sisters, Lilly Ann Neufeld and Evelyn Peters, both of Hesston; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: two infant brothers, Wilbur and Leo James Regehr; and an infant sister, Mary Jane Regehr. Burial was held in Emmaus Mennonite Church Cemetery, Whitewater.

REGER, Frankie Margaret
b. 27 Dec 1912 -Hutchinson, Kansas
d. 26 May 1996 - Calistoga, California
From Newspaper Clipping
Daughter of Benjamin and Mary Morgan Reger. On Oct. 23, 1968, she married Frederick BOHL at Garden Grove, Calif. He died Jan. 8, 1983. In 1990 she reunited with John REED. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Dwayne Reed; a sister, Vivian Wyatt, Wichita.

REGIER, Agnes - See Agnes Reimer

REGIER, Albert V.
b. 12 Apr 1914 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 25 Nov 2003 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 26, 2003
Son of Henry H. Regier and Helena Voth. On July 10, 1942, he married Martha M. WEDEL at Moundridge. She died Feb. 19, 1996. Survivors include: a son, Gary A., Moundridge; two daughters, LaDonna Regier, Colby, and DeLonna Unruh, Hesston; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Burial will be in Eden Church Cemetery.

REGIER, Betty R.
b. 11 Jun 1926 - Freeman, South Dakota
d. 18 Jun 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Saturday, June 21, 2003
Born to Aaron Jacob and Suzanne (Bargen) Regier in Freeman, S.D. They preceded her in death. She married Marvin WASSER Dec. 31, 1948, at Bethel Chapel in North Newton. He survives of North Newton. Survivors include: two sons and their spouses, Dave and Joan Wasser of Newton and James Wasser and Ann Smolowe of Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Nancy Wasser of Santa Fe, N.M.; four sisters, Winnie Ewy and husband Lester and Margaret Rich, all of North Newton, Francis Horan of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Donna Klaassen and husband Melvin of Whitewater; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

REGIER, David E.
b. 7 Feb 1918 - Turpin, Oklahoma
d. 30 Apr 2004 - Colwich, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, May 1, 2004
Son of Henry and Lena Nachtigal Regier. Survivors include: his wife, Rosella REGIER, Colwich; two sons, Elton, Fairview, Okla., and Dallas, Garden City; two daughters, Connie Snodgrass, Farmington, Ark., and Donna Spexarth, Colwich; three brothers, Arnold H., Liberal, Henry A., Mingo, and Eugene F., Turpin, Okla.; two sisters, Agnes Buller and Tillie Schmidt, both of Inman; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

REGIER, Doug W.
b. 30 Sep 1954 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 28 Feb 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Monday, March 1, 2004, Hillsboro Star Journal - March 4, 2004
Son of H. Wesley and Evelyn Seibel Regier. On May 21, 1977, he married Debbie Kay RATZLOFF at Marion. She survives. Survivors include his wife, Debbie; two sons, Matt and Joey; two daughters, Sarah and Bethany; his parents, Wes and Evelyn Regier; sister, Karleen Vogt; brother-in-law, Mike Ratzloff; sisters-in-law, Laurie Creamer, Jamie Hopkins, and Sharon Terrel; mother-in-law, Bonnie Ratzloff; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Burial in Ebenfield Cemetery, rural Hillsboro. Casket bearers were Gary Duerksen, Blair Tharp, Mike Thomas, Mark Tajchman, Dan Holub, and Daryl Enos.

REGIER, Edith H.
b.  25 Jan 1915 - Elbing, Kansas
d.  18 Jun 2002 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - June 22, 2002
Daughter of Bernard and Elizabeth Penner Regier. On April 13, 1939, she married Stanley Floyd WEDEL at Elbing. He died Dec. 4, 2000. Survivors include: a son, Lester; a daughter, Kathryn Benson; two brothers, Robert and Walter, both of Newton; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

REGIER, Elizabeth Ann

b. 25 Nov 1912, Hooker, Oklahoma
d. 23 May 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Wichita Eagle - Sunday, May 27, 2001 and Hillsboro Star Journal
Submitted by Rachel E. Smith

Daughter of Abraham T. and Lizzie (Balzer) Regier. On May 15, 1949,she married Menno PENNER in Wichita. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 1989. Survivors include brothers, Henry Regier of San Jose, Calif., and Wilbert Regier of Buhler; sisters, Bertha Ensz of Buhler, Minnie Soiebert of Hutchinson, and Irene Soyez of Cedar Point. Burial at Buhler (Kan.) Cemetery.

REGIER, Esther L. - See Esther L. Ratzlaff

REGIER, Frieda Emma - See Frieda Emma Goering

REGIER, Goldie
b. 12 Nov 1910 - Enid, Oklahoma
d. 16 Oct 29002 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - October 18, 2002
She was born Nov. 12, 1910, at Enid, Okla., the daughter of Nick and Anne Wiens Regier. On Jan. 12, 1933, she married Waldo BARTEL at Marion. He died in 1976. Survivors include: a son, Lee, Newton; a daughter, Naomi Gisi, Salina; a brother, Leo, Marion; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Arthur. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

REGIER, James Eldon
b. 5 Jul 1930 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 16 Mar 2007 - Wichita, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, March 18, 2007
He was born July 5, 1930, in Hillsboro, the son of John L. W. and Marie Ewert Regier. On Aug. 5, 1960, he married Joyce OLLEK. On May 2, 1981, he married Marion WIESNER, in Newton. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, John, Newton; two daughters, Michelle Duerksen, and Melissa Lawrence, both of Newton; two sisters, Eulala Flaming, Hillsboro, and Georgie Ann Schmidt, North Newton; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James Regier; a sister, Vernette Regier; and a grandson. Burial will be in Restlawn Garden of Memories.

REGIER, James J.
b. 12 May 1916 - York County, Nebraska
d. 11 May 2004 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, May 13, 2004
Son of John A. and Nettie Siemens Regier. On Feb. 5, 1939, he married Evelyn V. KOONTZ at Valeda. She died in 1997. Survivors include: two sons, Donald J., Buhler, and Larry E., Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Rachel H. Carroll, Phoenix, and Carol J. Phillips, Santa Fe, N.M.; two sisters, Pansy Janzen and Bertha Peters, both of Henderson, Neb.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Friesen. Graveside service in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

REGIER, Margaret
b. 26 July 1903 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 5 Oct 2006 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Sunday, October 8, 2006, Hillsboro Star Journal - October 11, 2006
She was born July 26, 1903, in rural Moundridge, the daughter of Frank and Katherine Buller Regier. On June 19, 1937, she married Herbert C. EITZEN in Moundridge. He died in 1964. Survivors include: a son, Alan, Newton; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

REGIER, Milferd M.
b. 6 Oct 1915 - Harvey County, Kansas
d. 16 Apr 2003 - Liberal, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, April 18, 2003
Son of Henry L. and Elizabeth Ratzlaff Regier. On July 23, 1950, he married Carol Jean FISHER at Liberal. She survives. Other survivors include: three sons, Ronald L., Plains, Randy D., Amarillo, Texas, and Richard J., Hesperus, Colo.; a brother, Vernon, Liberal; a sister, Dorothy Karst, Russell; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Liberal.

REGIER, Roy W.
b. 5 Jul 1931 - Meade County, Kansas
d. 30 Oct 2006 - Andover, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, November 1, 2006
He was born July 5, 1931, in rural Meade County, the son of Isaac B. "I.B." and Mary Neufeld Regier. On May 12, 1956, he married Alma CLASSEN. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Larry, Omaha, Neb.; three daughters, Karen Toews, Kadoka, S.D., Jolene Benson, Brandon, S.D., and Judy Dick, Sioux Falls, S.D.; three sisters, Agnes Loewen, Arlington, Texas, Lydia Nickel, Medora, and Ruth Loewen, Meade; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jacob, Frank, Ed and August Regier; and a sister, Minnie Thiessen. Burial will be in the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church Cemetery, rural Meade.

REGIER, Ruth
b. 15 Dec 1915 - Moundridge, Kansas
d. 2 Jul 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Daughter of John W. and Kate Gerbrandt Regier. On Nov. 1, 1942, she married Edward A. GEIST in Moundridge. He died June 9, 2005. Survivors include: a brother, John W., Moundridge; two sisters, Evelyn Habegger, both of Moundridge, and Anna Fern Lakin, Salina; and 32 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Hazel. Inurnment will be in Halstead Cemetery.

REGIER, Theodore
b. 26 Oct 1918 - Hepburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
d. 5 Nov 2002 - Lincoln, Nebraska
From Hillsboro Star Journal - November 14, 2002
Born Oct. 26, 1918, Hepburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, he was the son of Jacob and Sahra (Huebert) Reiger. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marge, six brothers, and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Marjean Harshbarger and husband Bill, Newton, and Joyce Stanway and husband Gregg, Hotchkiss, Colo., two grandsons, a sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Interment at Aurora Cemetery.

REGIER, Willard H.
b. 16 Dec 1910 - Newton, Kansas
d. 30 Jul 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, August 1, 2003, Newton Kansan - August 1, 2003
Son of John L. and Anna Janzen Regier. On Sept. 25, 1936, he married Ogla E. REGIER at Newton. She died July 20, 1952. On May 28, 1953, he married Elma R. FREY SCHMIDT at Newton. She died May 2, 1993. Survivors include: a daughter, Lois R. Wiens of Newton; two sons, Robert K. Schmidt of Newton and Marvin Duane Schmidt of Paoli, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by: a son, Eldon A. Regier; a sister, Frieda Busenitz; a granddaughter, Rhonda Krehbiel; a foster brother, Elmer Roberts; and a foster sister, Ellen Unruh.. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

REHN, John
b. 29 Apr 1878 - Kolb, Russia
d. 7 Aug 1966
John REHN s.o. Jacob REHN and Anna nee THIEL b29 April 1878 Kolb Russia. m Mary Eliz. THIEL 2 Oct 1898 dcd 1953, m 2nd Mrs Conrad LESSER. d 7 Aug 1966 88y3m8d Survived by widow 3dau 6sons 11gran 21grtgran

REIBER, Alexander
b. abt 1875 - Kolb, Volga
d. 28 Feb 1925 - Hastings, Nebraska
Heritage Review - 29 March 1999
Married Katharina Elisabeth MULLER. Survivors: wife, 5 sons, 1 daughter. Immigrated Hastings, Nebraska.

REIBER, Mrs. Jakob - See Mrs. Jakob Thiel

REICH, Elsie H.
b. 27 Mar 1906 - York, South Dakota
d. Feb. 5, 2001 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend Tribune - February 6, 2001
Daughter of Jacob and Ida Keihl Reich. She married Otto C. EULERT Dec. 17, 1925, in WaKeeney. He died March 5, 1983. Survivors include three sons, Lewis Eulert, Harold Eulert, Donald Eulert; four daughers, Irene Schmidtberger, Eleanor Laubhan, Joyce Gillett, and Lynda Koelling; one brother, Ed Reich of Aurora, Calif.; two sisters, Irma Saum of Salina and Louise Pettle of Gypsum; one step brother, Walter "Bill" Eulert of Russell. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jacob Reich, Carl Reich and Otto Reich; and three sisters, Minnie Pesicka, Anna Paulson and Ida Palmer.

REICH, Anna
b. 23 Jun 1913 - Neu Norka, Russia
d. 4 Jul 2005 - Lodi, California
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 8 Jul 2005
Anna, the 10th child of Conrad and Katherine (Kimmel) Reich. . She came to the United States with her parents and siblings, Mollie, Alex and Bertha at the age of 10. Anna was married on Nov. 27, 1932, to Henry HEIMBUCK in Scottsbluff. Anna married Lloyd VAN SANT on March 16, 1975. They were married for 13 years until Lloyd's death on April 24, 1988. She is survived by her children, Shirley (Ben) Goehring, of Lodi, Norma (John) Gates of Lodi, Barbara Zumbrennen of Casper, Wyo.; grandchildren, Brad (Kristin) Goehring, Brian (Cathy) Goehring, Michael (Annalisa) Zumbrennen, Robert (Candie) Zumbrennen, Michelle Zumbrennen, Adam (Sarah) Heimbuck, Stephanie Heimbuck; great-grandchildren, Blake, Lexus, Bryson, Brielle, Britney, Shannon, Mariah, Alec, Bradley and Anna Jean; sister, Bertha Adrian of Cottonwood, Ariz. Her first husband, Henry Heimbuck, Jr. on June 12, 1966, second husband, Lloyd Van Sant in 1988; son, Larry and wife, Beverly Heimbuck; sisters, Molly Roth and Alex Reich and nine other siblings, preceded her in death.

REICH, Minnie
b. 11 April 1900 - Yale, South Dakota
d. 16 May 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Daughter of Jacob and Ida Kuhl Reich. On Sept. 26, 1919, she married Fred PESICKA at Bowdle, S.D. He died Oct. 27, 1960. Survivors include: two sons Wayne and Donald, both of Russell; brother Eddie Reich, Aurora, C0; four sisters Elsie Eulert, Paradise; Ann Paulsen, Abingdon, Md.; Louise Pettle, Gypsum, and Erma Saum, Salina; nice grand-children; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Burial Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Natoma.

REICHARD, Ethel
b. 26 Apr 1921, Russell, Kansas
d. 29 Mar 2000, Russell, Kansas
From Salina Journal - March 31, 2000
Survivors include her husband, Elmer THACKER of Russell; a son, Robert A.; two daughters, Gloria J. Becker and Lona Sue Weger; a sister, Edna Mulvihill of Perry.

REICHARDT, Viola
b.  14 Feb 1829 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
d.  2 Nov 2001 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Sheboygan Press
Daughter of the late August and Ricka (Stegemeyer) Reichardt. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Joseph LORIER in Sheboygan. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; four sons, Russ (Anne) Kramer, Roman (Joanne) Kramer, Jack (Joan) Lorier  and Thomas (Kathy) Braun; three daughters, Gail (Don) Hajenga, Diane (Clarence) Lampkins  and Joan (Robert) Achsel, 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven sisters, Hilda Opgenorth, Edna Richter, Norma Hintz, Rose Opgenorth, Ruth Hinz, Frances Kramer and Maryrose Kramer.  Burial will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

REICHEL, Eva
b. 14 Sep 1909 - Dittel, Russia
d. 27 Feb 2004 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 1 Mar 2004
Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Brn to Andrew and Mary (Foos) Reichel. Her family came to the United States through Ellis Island in 1923 and settled in the Scottsbluff area. On Feb. 28, 1929, she was united in marriage to Jacob STRECKER, Mitchell, Nebraska. She is survived by her three daughters Marie Martin of Gering, Ruth Grentz of Scottsbluff, and Loretta Schwindt of Lakewood, Colo.; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 13 great great-grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sons, two brothers, three sisters, and three son-in-laws.

REICHEL, Luise - See Luise Helwig

REICHERT, Alex
b. 11 Aug 1879 - Kraft, Russia
d. 25 Dec 1962 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From: Scottsbluff, Nebraska Star Herald, - December 25, 1962, page 7
He married Katherine SCHNEIDER in Russia. They came to the U. S. in 1911. His wife preceded him in death on 3 Aug 1954. Survivors include three sons: Dave of Morrill, and Henry and Jake of Gering; five daughters: Mrs. Katie Marker of Sacramento, CA, Mrs. Mary Gorman of Denver, Mrs. Anna McCleod [McCloud] , of Deer Lodge, Montana, Ms. Mollie Holmes of Post Falls, Idaho, and Ms. Lydia Shotwell of Gering; and 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. . Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff.

REICHERT, Alex
b. 18 Sep 1916
d. 2 Jul 1914
From Tombstone and Zion Evangelical Church
Son of Alex and Katie Reichert

REICHERT, Alexander
b. 8 Feb 1887
d. 11 Mar 1954

REICHERT, Carl
b. 14 May 1893 Kraft, Russia
d. 8 Nov 1958, Brush, CO
He came to the United States and Morgan county in 1911 and had resided there since. Besides his wife, Mollie, Reichert is survived by six children: Mrs. Lydia Friehauf, Mrs. Mary Needens, Mrs. Jean Roup, Mrs. Dorothy Thies, Herman and David; one brother, George of Fort Morgan, and five sisters: Mrs. Mollie Schreiner and Mrs. Katherine Weimer of Fort Morgan, Mrs. Julia Weimer of Brush, Mrs. Sophia Lebsock and Mrs. Amelia Walters of Denver.

REICHERT, Darline Ruth
b. 27 Nov 1926
b. 10 Jul 1953, Visalia, California

REICHERT, David
b. 18 Feb. 1908 - Kraft, Russia
d. 23 Jan 1982 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From : Scottsbluff NE Star Herald - January 24, 1982, page 6
Burial will be in the Mitchell cemetery. He was born 18 Feb 1908 at Kraft, Russia, and came with his parents at the age of 5 to the Ft. Collins area. He married Sarah DERR on 2 Feb 1930, at Harrisburg. Survivors include his wife; son Don of Scottsbluff, daughters: Violet Kelley of Hereferd, Texas, and Judy Smith of Claremount, Calif. Brothers Henry, Jake and sisters Mary, Mollie, Ann and Katie, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Note: He was a son of Alex and Katherine (Schneider) Reichert.

REICHERT, David
b. 5 Apr 1885 - Kraft, Russia
d. 15 Aug 1946 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Notes translated from German from Jack H. Reichert:
David married Kathryn (Katie) MIER (MEIER/MAIER) on 12 Feb 1910 at Kraft, Russia. David served in the Russian Army for 2 years and 8 months. He, wife and infant son, Jacob, departed from Bremen, Germany on 19 Oct 1911 and arrived in the US 11 Nov 1911. They were aboard the ship SS Hannover and landed at Galveston, Texas. His brother, Heinrich (Henry) paid their boat fare. From Galveston, they went to Ft. Collins, Colorado. Henry stayed 2 weeks in the US, and returned to Russia, because he was home sick for his family. In the 1920's or early 1930's, the Russians forced Henry to dig his own grave and they shot him; reason unknown. David and family left Ft. Collins, moved to Worland, Wyoming, left there, and settled at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He received his U.S. Citizenship on 20 April 1937 His parents were Henry Reichert and Mary Katherine Kramer

REICHERT, David
Kraft, Russia
b. Abt 1887 - Russia
d. 3 Feb 1960 - Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Pallbearers were: B. Hnatiw, R. Stelk, G. Munroe, A.C. Matthews, G. Reich and B. Pokotylo. Internment was in Riverside Cemetery. David Reichert was born and educated in Russia and came to Canada in 1912. He married Juliana HERBER in Russia in 1907. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons: Dave and Charles, Winnipeg; Henry, Vancouver; and Ralph, Dauphin; two daughters, Mrs. C.T. Scrace (Katherine), Saskatoon; Mrs. R.V. McDonald (Esther), Winnipeg; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. NOTE: Grandparent of Robert McDonald. Came from the village of Kraft, emigrating in 1911 through Ellis Island to Canada.

REICHERT, David Ronald
b. 17 Aug 1934 - Gering, Nebaska
d. 28 Apr 2004 - Arizona
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld - Scottsbluff, NE - 5 May 2004
Born to Dave and Mollie (Abel) Reichert. He married Lorraine ROHRICK on Sept. 20, 1953, in Scottsbluff.
He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Ron Lien of Gering; Marla and Dr. Joe Bouise of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandson Brock and granddaughters, Katelyn and Shayla; brother John H. Reichert of Minatare; and sisters, Mary Ann Margheim of Stafford, Va.; and Helen Jane Schlager of Scottsbluff. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and sister Judy with infant son.

REICHERT, David R.
b. 27 Nov 1913 - Ft. Collins, Colorado
d. Apr 1978 - Manila, Philippines
From: Scottsbluff NE Star Herald - April 19, 1978
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife, Mollie; sons Ron of Sidney and John of Minatare; daughters Mrs. Gary Margheim of Dumfries, Virginia, and Mrs. Steve Schlager of Minatare; brothers Jack of Othello, Washington, and Henry of Scottsbluff; sisters Mrs. Alex Specht of Torrance, California, Mrs. Robert Schuldies of El Cajon, California, and Mrs. Arthur Wolski of Torrington, Wyoming; and eight grandchildren. Note: His parents were David K. Reichert 1885-1946 and Katherine Meier 1890-1978

REICHERT, Florence J. - See Florence J. Leis

REICHERT, Harvey David
b. 27 May 1953 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 11 Feb 2004 - Minatare, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Herald, Scottsbluff, NE - 14 Feb 2004
Born to David and Betty C. (Stuckey) Reichert.He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law James and Sara Reichert of Miniatare; daughter Ashlynn Reichert of Scottsbluff; stepchildren, Michelle Schaneman of Cheyenne, Wyo. Michael Buckridge of Minatare and Matthew Buckridge of Scottsbluff; mother Betty Reichert of Minatare; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Kim Reichert and Mark and Pam Reichert, all of Minatre; nine grandchildren; four nephews and one niece. His father David preceded him in death.

REICHERT, H. K. Henry "Hank"
b. 22 Mar 1992 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 6 Jul 1999 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From: Scottsbluff, NE Star Herald, July 9,1999 page 4A
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery here. He was born 22 March 1922 at Scottsbluff to Alex and Katie (Schneider) Reichert. He married Kathryn Aschenbrenner 26 Dec 1943 at Scottsbluff. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Reichert of Gering; son Ronald H. Reichert of Lakewood, Colorado; daughters D. Kathleen Frick of Leongatha, Victoria, Australia, Jerlyn K. Peterson of Denver, CO, and Jeannette F. Johnson of Scottsbluff; one brother; one sister, grandchildren: Jason T. Frick of Denver, Brian T. Frick of Richmond, Virginia; Aaron T. Frick of Denver, Sean W. Tatum, Jayme M. Reichert and Michael S. Peterson, all of Denver, and Lance E. Johnson of Scottsbluff; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.

REICHERT, Henry D.
b. 9 Apr 1923 - Worland, Wyoming
d. 29 Mar 1993 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From: Scottsbluff NE Star Herald - March 30, 1993,
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. He was born 9 Apr 1923 in Worland, Wyoming, to David and Katherine (Meier) Reichert. He moved with his family to the valley in 1925 and married Florence Leis on 29 Aug 1943.Survivors include his wife; daughter Dorothy Brown of Omaha; sisters Mary Specht of Torrance, CA, Ann Wolski of Torrington, WY, and Mollie Schuldied os El Cajon, CA; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and 1 grandchild.

REICHERT, Irene
b. 22 Dec 1924 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 29 Dec 2004 - Lyman, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 31 Dec 2004
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to Henry and Christina (Steben) Reichert. On Feb. 17, 1942, she married Jake MEHLING, JR. in Gering. She is survived by her sons, Harold E. and his wife Marilyn Mehling, Bob D. Mehling and Gary L. and his wife Kathy Mehling, all of Lyman; brothers, Henry Jr. and his wife Gloria Reichert and Harold and his wife Virginia Reichert, all of Torrington, Wyo., Harvey and his wife Alice Reichert of McGrew, Fred and his wife Delores Reichert of Lyman and John and his wife Linda Reichert of Sterling, Alaska; sisters, Lydia and her husband Robert Schildt of Bridgeport and Loretta and her husband Robert Frick of Greeley, Colo.; brother-in-law, Albert Hart of Gering; grandchildren, Pam and her husband Steve Crawford, Travis and his wife Andrea Mehling, Kelly and his wife Jamie Mehling and Jamie and her husband Tim Rasnake; great-grandchildren, D.J. and Aspen Crawford and Logan Mehling; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Her parents, her husband and sisters, Helen Hargreaves and Clara Hart, preceded her in death.

REICHERT, Jack Harvey
b. 8 Feb 1932 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 20 Aug 2006 - Othello, Washington
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 25 Aug 2006
Born to Jack and Mary (Green) Reichert (German-Russian descendants) in Gering. Jack was the eldest son of four children. After returning from the Air Force, he met and married Dorothy STEINMARK June 8, 1958. Six children were born into their union, and in 1975 Melanie and Rodney came into their family. This brought their family of eight into one happy household. Survivors include his wife and soul mate of 48 years, Dorothy Reichert of Othello; children, Kathryn Kast, Moses Lake, Wash., Keva Reichert, Basin City, Wash., Karrie Klingeman, (Paul), of Ephrata Wash., Melanie Steinmark, of Troutdale Ore., Rodney Steinmark, (Liz), of Spokane, Wash., Karla Dickson, (Doug), Kayleen Hayduk, (Jim), and Kenton Reichert all of Othello; grandchildren, Josh Kast, (Crystal), Brett Kast, Brian Kast, (Stevi), Sarah Kast, Jessica Klingeman Shawley, (Charles), Laura Klingeman Smith, (Turrel), Dorothy Jean Klingeman, Paul Mark Klingeman Jr., Jill Dickson, Kayla Dickson, Bayley Steinmark, Alexa Steinmark, Jacob Reichert, Marissa Reichert, Hesston Hayduk, Hushton Hayduk, Hannah Hayduk, Haylee Hayduk, Henry Hayduk; great-grandchildren, Makiya and Kali Kast, Kenzie Smith; brothers, Gene Reichert, (B.J.), and Bob Reichert, (Donna), all of Othello; sister, Florence Reichert of California; uncle George (Leona) Green, of Minatare, aunt Shelia Green of Minatare, aunt Annie Woliski, Gering, aunt Mollie (Robert) Schuldies, Calif., and Hank Reib of Torrington, Wyo.; stepmother, Helen (Peppler) Reichert; stepbrothers, Jack Peppler (Patty), of Othello, Jim Peppler (Wanda) of Tulsa Okla.; stepsister, Sharon Johnson (Bob) of Powell, Wyo.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding Jack in death was his mother and father, Jack and Mary (Green) Reichert; grandparents, David and Katherine (Mier) Reichert, Conrad and Katherine (Hohnstein) Green; son-in-law, Terry Kast; niece, Jacqueline (Reichert) Roberts; a great grand-nephew, Hans Roberts, and many beloved cousins.

REICHERT, Jacob
b. 21 Nov 1910 - Kraft, Russia
d. Apr 1988 - Othello, Washington
From Scottsbluff, Nebraska Star Herald - Aprill21,1988
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. "He was born 21 Nov 1910 at Kraft, Russia, to David and Katherine (Meier) Reichert. In 1911, when he was 9 months old, he came with his family to Ft. Collins, CO. He married Mary GREEN May 10, 1931 in Scottsbluff. He married Helen PEPLER April 2, 1988 at Othello. Survivors include his wife; sons: Jack Jr. Gene and Bob, all of Othello; daughter Florence White of Hermosa Beach, CA; step-sons Jack Pepler of Othello and Jim Pepler of Tulsa, OK; step-daughter Sharon Johnson of Lovell, Wyoming; brother Henry Reichert of Scottsbluff; sisters Mary Specht of Torrance, CA, Mollie Schuldies of El Cajon, CA, and Ann Wolski of Torrigton, Wyoming; 19 grandchildren, 21 Great-grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one brother, one granddaughter and one great-grandson.

REICHERT, Jacob A.
b. 21 Dec 1923 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 5 Nov 1999 - Gering, Nebraska
From: Scottsbluff NE Star Herald - November 7, 1999
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. He was born 21 Dec 1923 to Alex and Katie (Schneider) Reichert in Scottsbluff, Neb. He married Ruth GRIESS on 21 Sep 1941 in Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; daughters and sons-in-law: Joan & Jim Loose, Littleton, Colo; Pat and Bob Bennett, Gering; Norma and LeRoy Bosche, Gering; and Becky and Bob Stitt of Minatare; sister: Kathryn Marker of Sacramento, CA; grandchildren: Rhonda Johnston and husband Leo; Renee Graves and husband Bill: Josh Loose, Jamie Loose, Todd Bennett and wife Nikki: Corey Bennett, and wife Sarah, Chris Bosche and wife Susan; Ryan Bosche; April Rosencutter and husband Troy; Chelsey Stitt and Jake Stitt; Great-grandchildren: Juston and Jacee Johnston, Derek and Delaney Graves; Erin and Hayden Bennett; and Tyler Bennett; and many nieces and nephews. "He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Dave, Henry, Alex and an infant brother; sisters: Mary, Anna, Mollie, and Lydia; and an infant grand-daughter.

REICHERT, Jerlyln K.
b, 22 Jan 1948 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 12 Oct 1005 - Littleton, Colorado
From - Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 18 Oct 2005
Born to Henry K. "H.K." and Kathryn Reichert. She is survived by her son, Michael S. Peterson of Denver; sisters, D. Kathleen "Kathy" Frick and husband Tom of Morrison, Colo. and Jeannette F. Reichert-Johnson of Scottsbluff; fiancée, Art Schnell of Scottsbluff; godchildren, Jason T. Frick of Highlands Ranch, Colo. and Lance E. Johnson of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews. Jere was preceded in death by her parents, H.K. and Kathryn Reichert of Gering and her brother, Ronald H. Reichert of Lakewood, Colo

REICHERT, Julia/Juliana - See Julia Herber

REICHERT, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 22 Jun 1864 - Dittel, Russia
d. 6 Feb 1945, Wheatland, Wyoming
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld
Daughter of Fredrick Reichert and Elisabeth Miller. In 1894 b she was united in marriage to Jacob FOOS, to which union 10 children were born: Mrs. Elisabeth Margheim, Lyman, Nebr.; Mrs. Eva Burch, Windsor; Mrs. Mary Batt, Missoula, Mont; John Foos, Wheatland, Wyo.; Mrs. Katherine Martin, Wheatland; Jacob Foos, Boulder; David Foos, Fresno, Calif.; George Foos, Billings, Mont.; Mrs. Amelia Miller, Yoder, Wyo. Her first husband, Jacob Foos, died in 1921, and in 1923 she was united in marriage to Henry HORST of Ritzville, Wash., who passed away in 1934. She came to the United States in 1900. In addition to her sons and daughters, Mrs. Horst is also survived by one brother, Henrich Reichert of Windsor. one brother-in-law, Fred Foos of Scottsbluff, Nebr.

REICHERT, Katherine - See Katherine Schneider

REICHERT, Kathryn - See Kathryn Reichert

REICHERT, Katie - See Katie Meier

REICHERT, Katharina Elisabeth
b. 22 Jun 1864, Dittel, Russia
d. 6 Feb 1945, Wheatland, Wyo
Daughter of Fredrick Reichert and Elisabeth Miller. In 1894 she was united in marriage to Jacob FOOS, to which union 10 children were born: Mrs. Elisabeth Margheim, Lyman, Nebr.; Mrs. Eva Burch, Windsor; Mrs. Mary Batt, Missoula, Mont; John Foos, Wheatland, Wyo.; Mrs. Katherine Martin, Wheatland; Jacob Foos, Boulder; David Foos, Fresno, Calif.; George Foos, Billings, Mont.; Mrs. Amelia Miller, Yoder, Wyo. Her first husband, Jacob Foos, died in 1921, and in 1923 she was united in marriage to Henry HORST of Ritzeville, Wash., who passed away in 1934. She came to the United States in 1900. In addition to her sons and daughters, Mrs. Horst is also survived by one brother, Henrich Reichert of Windsor. one brother-in-law, Fred Foos of Scottsbluff, Nebr.

REICHERT, Minnie
b. 25 Dec 1912 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 16 Jan 2007 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
From Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - Cheyenne, WY - 19 Jan 2007
She married Gus P. WEBER on Feb. 7, 1941, in Colwell, Utah. She is survived by her son, Kenneth E. Weber of Seattle; a sister, Irene Fegler of Riverton; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus P. Weber; and her parents, Henry and Minnie (Miller) Reichert.

REICHERT, Mollie - See Mollie Abel

REID, Lucille Marguerite
b. 9 Jan 1896, Ness City
d. 7 Jul 1987, Emporia
From Hutchinson News (KS)
She married John Alfred SCHULTZ Dec. 5, 1917, at Ness City. He died Jan. 3, 1972. Survivors: nephews, Harold E. Gibbens, John E.Gibbons; niece, Lucille M. Norris.

REIF, Clara A.
b. 3 Jul 1910, Barton County, Kansas
d. 27 Oct 2000, Osborne, Kansas
From Ellsworth Reporter - Thursday, November 2, 2000
She married Alfred REIF . He died Jan. 5, 1994. Survivors include: six sons, Edgar, Charles, Robert, Alfred Jr., Vic, and Art; five daughters: Alice Snyder, Betty Yarnell, Inez K. Vohs, Jean Wrench, and Theresa Boxum; two brothers, Matt and Joe Polzine both of Hoisington; three sisters, Mary Robl, Ellinwood, Lucille Weber, Wilson; and Marge Habberman, Great Bend.

REIFSCHNEIDER, Alvin D.
b. 25 Apr 1957 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
d. 17 May 290096 - Grand Junction, Colorado
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 20 May 2006
Interment will be in the Palisade Municipal Cemetery in Palisade, Colo. Born to Alex H. and Emma (Maier) Reifschneider. He married Susan SNELL Jan. 3, 1980, in Scottsbluff.
Survivors include his wife, Susan J. Reifschneider of Grand Junction; daughters, Alison Reifschneider of Boulder, Colo. and Robin Reifschneider of Grand Junction; brothers, Dennis (Coni) of Ft. Collins, Colo. and Ron Reifschneider of Minatare; sister, Janet Reifschneider of Gering; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Jane Snell of Scottsbluff; brother-in-law, Tom (Judy) Snell of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and sister-in-law, Carol Frost of Loveland, Colo.

REIFSCHNEIDER, Henry
b. 29 Nov 1910 Russia
d. 9 Aug 1999 LaCrosse, Rush, Kansas
Parents were Jacob and Mollie (Eckes) Reifschneider. He married Alverta Muth KRUG on May 7, 1960, in La Crosse. She died April 12, 1990.. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Marvel Dellett, ,and Donna Tharp; two brothers, Harold Reifschneider and Leroy Reifschneider, both of LaCrosse; four sisters, Katie McMillin, Great Bend, Esther Murray, La Corsse, Ida Crotinger, Hoisington,and Hellen Appel, Rush Center. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ed, and a sister, Mollie Bott.

REIFSCHNEIDER, Henry
b. 25 Jan 1912 - Kutter, Russia
d. 6 Oct 2002 - Great Bend, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - October 8, 2002
He was born Jan. 25, 1912, in Kutter, Russia, the son of Henry and Eva Maylinger Reifschneider Sr. He immigrated to the United States in 1923 and settled with his family in Lane County. On April 28, 1934, he married Bertha KARB at Scott City. She died Aug. 4, 1986. Survivors include: two sons, Gerald, Concordia, and Dale, Louisville; two daughters, Bettie Stithem, Goodland, and Cheryl Broaderway, Great Bend; a sister, Rosa Popp, Denver; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James, a grandson, Brent Reifschneider, and a brother, Edward. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery, Dighton.

REIFSCHNEIDER, Katie
b. 13 Jun 1908 - Kutar, Russia
d. 21 Apr 2004 - Hoisington, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - April 23, 2004
Daughter of Jacob and Mollie Eckes Reifschneider. She married Sid McMILLAN Sept. 5, 1940, at McPherson. He died in January 1959. Survivors include two brothers, Harold Reifschneider and LeRoy Reifschneider, both of La Crosse; and two sisters, Esther Murray of La Crosse and Helen Appel of Rush Center. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Reifschneider and Edward Reifschneider; and three sisters, Marie Reifschneider, Mollie Bott and Ida Crotinger. Graveside service at Hallett Cemetery in Hallett, Okla.

REIFSCHNEIDER, Millie
b. 8 Oct 1914 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 18 Apr 2006 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld, Scottsbluff, NE - 20 Apr 2006
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Born to George and Katherine (Sagel) Reifschneider. She married Alec REIFSCHNEIDER Dec. 10, 1933, in Bayard.
Survivors include her sons, Marvin (Pat) Reifschneider of McKinney, Texas, and Gary Reifschneider of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Judy (David) McVey of Waterloo, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.
Preceding her in death was her husband, brothers Henry, George, Harry, Sam, and Carl, and an infant sister.

REIFSCHNEIDER, Mollie - See Mollie Loose

REIGERT, Anna Margaret
b. 1884
d. 12 Feb 1966
Husband, Jacob of Lincoln; sons, Jack and John of Lincoln; daughters, Mrs. George J. Schaffer and Mrs. Orville Hanneman of Lincoln.

REIGERT, George
b. abt 1871
d, 13 Apr 1965
Survivors: sons, Jacob and Henry both of Lincoln, John of Sioux City, Iowa, David of Firth; daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Megas of Bayard, Mrs. Katherine Bieber, Lena Frickel, both of Lincoln; brother, Jacob of Lincoln.

REIL, Catharina "Elisabeth"
b. unk - Russia
d. 22 Jan 1933
From German Der Staats-Anzeiger 14 Feb 1933
SCHREINER, Catharina "Elisabeth" REIL m Heinrich m. 12 June 1889 Russia. Family lived in Montana, Washington and Canada....15year.

REIMAN, Leona - See Leona Riffel

REIMCHE, Roy T.
b. 17 Jun 1912 - Harvey, North Dakota
d. 4 Nov 1997 - Harvey, North Dakota
From Fargo Forum, November 06, 1997
He married Esther L. BICH Nov. 10, 1938, near Harvey. He is survived by his wife; five sons, Gerald (Diane), Duane (Elaine), both Harvey, Jerome (Mary), Moorhead, Curtis (Sylvia), Minot, N.D., Daniel (Karin), Harvey; a daughter, Geraldine (Dallas) Knodel, Dilworth; a brother, Wilbert, Antioch, Calif.; a stepbrother, Ben Hauff, Billings, Mont.; a stepsister, Elma .

REIMER, Aaron C.
b. 26 Dec 1928 - Meade, Kansas
d. 26 Dec 2006 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, December 28, 2006, Salina Journal - Thursday, December 28, 2006
He was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Meade, the son of Jacob A. and Katherine Classen Reimer. On June 14, 1949, he married Margie BARTEL in Hillsboro. She died in 1996. Survivors include: a son, Cameron, Hillsboro; two daughters, Darla Klassen, Manitowoc, Wis., and Delora Kaufman, Hillsboro; four brothers, Pete, Olathe, John, Plains, Dave, Meade, and Ervin, Hays; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery

REIMER, Agnes
b. 10 May 1919 - Meade, Kansas
d. 23 Dec 2004 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, December25, 2004
Daughter of Henry and Margaret Friesen Reimer at Meade. On May 3, 1974, she married Paul REGIER at Newton. Survivors include: a sister, Mary Reimer, Hesston; five nephews; and a niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. Burial will be in Garden Community Cemetery, rural Moundridge.

REIMER, Anna Margaret
b. 7 Jun 1919 - Beatrice, Nebraska
d. 28 Nov 2006 - McPherson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, November 30, 2006
She was born June 7, 1919, in Beatrice, Neb., the daughter of Peter and Agatha Harms Reimer. On May 31, 1946, she married Arnold CLAASSEN in Beatrice, Neb. He died Sep. 6, 2003. Survivors include: two sons, Timothy, Newton, and Samuel, McPherson; a daughter, Marjorie Warkentine, Wichita; a brother, Arnold Reimer, Beatrice, Neb.; and six grandchildren. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Newton.

REIMER, Annie L. - See Annie L. Thiessen

REIMER, Dora - See Dora Dalke

REIMER, Edna
b. 10 Jul 1923 - Corn, Oklahoma
d. 3 May 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Wednesday, May 5, 2004
Daughter of D.D. and Martha Friesen Reimer. On Jan. 26, 1943, she married John D. RATZLAFF at Corn. He survives. Other survivors include: four sons, Don and Glenn, both of Hillsboro, John, San Anselmo, Calif., and Jim, Hutchinson; three sisters, Melba Friesen and Martha Ann Kliewer, both of Corn, and Lois Heinrichs, Weatherford, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

REIMER, Elma
b. 24 Oct 1912 - Marion County, Kansas
d. 17 Sep 2003 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Thursday, September 18, 2003
Daughter of Abraham H. Reimer and Susanna Schmidt. On Nov. 27, 1936, she married Clarene KRAUSE at Newton. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Max, Frederick, Colo.; two daughters, Judy Unruh and Glendene Flaming, both of Goessel; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ted and Bill Reimer; and a sister, Kathryn Block. Graveside service at Alexanderwohl Cemetery, near Goessel.

REIMER, Esther R.
b. 27 May 1911 - Steinback, Manitoba, Canada
d. 6 Mar 2004 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Newton Kansan - Monday, March 8, 2004
Born to Isaac W. and Margaretha (Kroeker) Reimer. She married John KROEKER May 20, 1932, in Landmark, Manitoba. He preceded her in death in 1984. Survivors include: a son, Raymond Kroeker of St. Catherine's, Ontario, Canada; three daughters, Laverna Braun of Hillsboro, Eileen Hiebert of rural Hillsboro and Sylvia Unger of Hillsboro; four sisters, Kay Jones, Martha Schellenberg, Linda Tremere and Elma Wiebe; 16 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Burial at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Cemetery.

REIMER, George R.
b. 15 Jul 1923 - Satanta, Kansas
d. 31 Aug 1986 - Ulysses, Kansas
From Newspaper Clipping
Son of Cornelius E. and Helena D. (Reimer) Reimer. He and Alice May MASSIE were married at Liberal, Kansas on May 10, 1958. Survivors are his wife; sons, Calvin, Alvin, Kenneth, Everett, Stanley, Arlo and Faron; daughter, Twila Cross; sisters, Mrs. A. V.(Anna) Brandt, Steinbach, Canada; Kathryn Reimer, Winnipeg, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Helen Reimer and Mary Reimer; brother, Nick Reimer.

REIMER, Henry and Margaret
Sixth Wedding Annivsary
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - November 24, 2002
Henry K. and Margaret Z. Reimer will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, at their home at Lake Vista Apartments, Schowalter Villa, Hesston. Reimer and the former Margaret Friesen were married Dec. 1, 1942. Hosts for the event will be their children and families, Harold and Linda Reimer, Newton, Ruena Reimer and Marvin Reimer, both of Wichita. They have one grandchild.

REIMER, John H.
b. 24 Jan 1915 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 5 Mar 2004 - Goessel, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, March 6, 2004
Son of Henry J. and Susie Loewen Reimer. On Sept. 14, 1940, he married Martha SCHMIDT. She preceded him in death. Then on Oct. 18, 1980, he married Luella KOEHN, who also preceded him in death. Survivors include: three daughters, Carol Duerksen, Hillsboro, Janet Koehn, Newton, and Dayle Reimer, San Clemente, Calif.; five stepchildren, Andrea Fitzwater, Springfield, Mo., Mike Koehn, Elyria, Roger Koehn, Newton, Karen Rostine, Springfield, Mo., and Randy Koehn, Burleson, Texas; two brothers, Wilbert, Minneapolis, Minn., and Richard, rural Canton; a sister, Elsie Unruh, Goessel; three grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, John Keith; two brothers, Milton and Eldon; and a sister, Rosella. Burial will be in Alexanderwohl Cemetery, Goessel.

REIMER, Katharine M.
b. 5 Jul 1914 - Meade, Kansas
d. 12 Jun 2003 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, June 14, 2003
Daughter of Henry H. and Margaret S. Friesen Reimer. Survivors include: two sisters, Mary M. Reimer, and Agnes M. Regier, both of Hesston; and five nephews and nieces. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. today at Emanuel Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Meade. Memorials may be sent to Showalter Villa Nursing Home or Mennonite Central Community, both in care of Fidler Orme Mortuary, Meade.

REIMER, Linda L.
b. 21 Nov 1909 - Corn, Oklahoma
d. 8 Mar 2006 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, March 10, 2006
Daughter of George F. and Agatha Ediger Reimer. Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Laurene Reimer, Buhler; two nephews, Jeff Reimer, Hutchinson, and Mike Reimer, Tucson, Ariz.; four nieces, Edith Graber, Marion, Suzanne Wedel, Manhattan, Barb Luckert, Tempe, Ariz., and Sandy Hayden, Wichita. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joel and Johnny; and four sisters, Esther, Ann and Matilda Reimer, and Etta Enns. Burial will be in Buhler Municipal Cemetery.

REIMER, LuElla
b.   8 Nov 1913 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d.  27 Feb 2002 - Hillsboro, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - March 2, 2002 and Hillsboro Star Journal - March 8, 2002
She was the fifth child of John J. and Marie (Ratzlaff) Reimer. On Nov. 9, 1930, she married John F. JOST at Hillsboro. He died in 1999. While the couple lived in the Adobe House, their son Jerry was born.  In 1946, they had a farm sale and moved to Hillsboro to operate the service station.  In 1955, they built a new home on South Main, where Lowell and Twilla were born. Survivors include her sons, Jerry and his wife Joan Jost and Lowell and his wife Eleanor Jost; daughter, Twilla and her husband Charles Siebert; two sisters-in-law, Louise Friesen and Kathryn Klassen; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter.Burial will be in Gnadenau Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

REIMER, Mabel E.
b. 14 June 1917 - Potter, Calumet County, Wisconsin
d. 9 May 2002 - Sheboygan, Wisconsin
From Manitowoc paper
Daughter of the late Albert and Pauline Prochnow Reimer. She was married to Alfred E. REIMER on June 14, 1938, at Kiel. Alfred preceded her in death January 12, 1988.  Surviving children include Dennis Reimer, and friend Judy Wing, Diane (Richard) Grosshuesch, Keith (JoAnne) Reimer; eight grandchildren; seven great-grand children; a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Junice Thede, Plymouth; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive.  In addition to her parents and husband Alfred, she is preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow Reimer.

REIMER, Margaret - See Margaret Nicklaus

REIMER, Margaret H. - See Margaret H. Classen

REIMER, Mary - See Goertz

REIMER, Mary N. - See Mary N. Harms

REIMER, Mary M.
b. 2 Dec 1915 - Meade, Kansas
d. 11 Sep 2005 - Hesston, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, September 3, 2005
Daughter of Henry H. and Margaretha Friesen Reimer. Survivors include: five nephews, Larry, Ron, Ken, Alan and Mark Reimer; and a niece, Leanna Loewen. Burial will be in Garden Community Church Cemetery.

REIMER, Sara F.
b. 298 Mar 1923 - Meade, Kansas
d. 2 Apr 2006 - Hesston, Kansaas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Tuesday, Aprilk 4, 2006
Daughter of John J. and Mary J. Friesen Reimer. On July 30, 1944, she married Edwin CLASSEN in Meade. He survives. Other survivors include: a son, Dale Classen, Salem, Ore.; two daughters, Regina Yoder, Newton, and Marjorie Sommerfeld, Sharon Springs; four sisters, Mary Isaac, Elizabeth Isaac, Katherine Friesen and Eva Rempel; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a brother, John F. Reimer; and two sisters, Agnes Classen and Anna Classen-Jantz.

REIMER, Selma - See Selma Bartel

REIMER, Stella Irene
b. 29 Aug 1917 - Goessel, Kansas
d. 26 May 2005 - Moundridge, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Saturday, May 28, 2005
Daughter of Henry A. and Agatha Unrau Reimer. On July 29, 1939, she married Raymond UNRUH at Goessel. He died April 1, 2000. Survivors include: two sons, Cal and his wife, Marlene, McPherson, and Wayne and his wife, Helen, Hutchinson; two daughters, Maggie Davenport and her husband, Gary, Alpharetta, Ga., and Debra Schmidt and her husband, Terry, Overbrook; a brother, Allen H. Reimer and his wife, Betsie, Black Mountain, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Herbert and Clarence Reimer; a sister Esther Richert; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Kaufman. Burial will be in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery.

REIMER, Waldo C.
b.  2 Oct 1911 - Goessel, Kansas
d.  7 May 2002 - Hutchinson, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kans) News - May 11, 2002
Son of C.A. and Susie Voth Reimer. On Sept. 4, 1940, he married Kathryn A. REGEHR at Inman. She died Nov. 15, 2000. Survivors include: a daughter, Leona Krause; a brother, Karl, Goessel; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by eight brothers, Cornelius, Jake, Dick, John, Rudolph, Herman, Ernest and Arnold; and two sisters, Martha Voth and Mary Wiens. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday in North Inman Cemetery, Inman.

REIMER, Wilma A.
b. 28 Feb 1911 - Hillsboro, Kansas
d. 3 Oct 2001 - Newton, Kansas
From Hutchinson News - October 5, 2001
Daughter of Aaron J. and Benie Bartel Reimer. On March 16, 1929, she married Edward G. KLIEWER at Perryton, Texas. He died Dec. 25, 1976. Survivors include: two sons, Dean and Bill; a daughter, Cletta Crockett, Denver. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Melvin Reimer; and two sisters, Lenora Farnsworth and Alma Unruh.

REIN, Alvin W.
b. 6 Sep 1916, Russell, Kansas
d. 3 Mar 1999, Smith Center, Kansas
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian. Survivors include a son, Larry; a daughter, Patty Driscoll; a brother, Leon of Berthoud, CO.; four sisters, Luella Rein, Marie Ford, Helen Lockyer and Darlene Woodson.

REIN, Benjamin
b. 15 Aug 1894 - Bison, Kansas
d. 18 Jul 1973
He married Emilie Ebel, May 2, 1920 at Otis. Survivors are the widow; son, Frank, Russell; daughters: Mrs. Isabel Wisdom, Wichita; Mrs. Cleo Landon, Littleton, Colo.; sister: Mrs. H.B. Milberger, Russell; 8 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren.
Burial will be in Russell City Cemetery, Pohlman's Mortuary, Russell.

REIN, Bertha
b. 8 Jan 1904 - Russell, Kansas
d. 9 Sep 2003 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - Friday, September 12, 2003
Daughter of Henry and Bertha Schafer Rein. On Aug. 11, 1923, she married Jake FOOS Jake Foos at Bazine. He died Jan. 4, 1976. Survivors include: a son; a daughter; and four grandchildren. Interment will be in Healy Cemetery, Healy.

REIN, Carl Henry
b. 14 May 1914 - Ponca City, Oklahoma
d. 5 Apr 1976 - Stafford, Kansas
From Information Furnished
He married Ruth ALLEN 14 Jan. 1938 Winfield. Survivors: widow; sons, Robert, Lee's Summit, M0; William, Topeka; daughter, Mrs. Priscilla Sexson, Wichita; mother Mrs. Priscilla Rein, Ponca City, Ok.; brother Cleo, Omaha, Ne.; 6 grandchildren.
Burial at Stafford Cemetery.

REIN, Clara Marie - See Clara Marie Stieben

REIN, Elizabeth
b. 31 Jan 1883 - Freidenfeldt, Russia
d. 30 Aug 1955 - Russell, Kansas
Saughter of George and Eva (Laas) Rein. Came with parents to America in 1892, settling in Russell County. She married Emanuel KEIL on February 24, 1903. They were blessed with five children.

REIN, Elmer E.
b. 28 May 1911 - Russell, Kansas
d. 31 Dec 1987 - Russell, Kansas
From Frieda Karst Collection
Son of George and Beatrice (Keil) Rein Jr. On July 6, 1940, he was united in marriage to Thelma Small at Bazine, KS. To this union a daughter was born, who survives him. To treasure and cherish his memory are his wife, Thelma, of the home; daughter, Mrs. Homer (Janet) Shaffer, K.C., KS; brothers: Leon, Denver; and Alvin, Russell; sisters: Luella Rein and Marie Ford, both of Russell; Hilda Michel, Downs, KS; Helen Lockyer, Junction City, KS; Darlene Woodson, San Diego, CA; and one granddaughter, Tonya Shaffer. Preceded by parents and a brother Herman. Burial in Russell City Cem.,

REIN, Emilie - See Emilie Ebel

REIN, Esther
b. 4 Apr 1919 - Bayard, Nebraska
d. 8 Nov 2002 - Scottsbluf, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff StarHearld , Scottsbluff, NE, 12 November 2002
Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. Esther was born April 4, 1919 at Bayard, the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Sauer) Rein. She was united in marriage to George ZITTERKOPF, April 29, 1936 at Harrisburg. To this union daughter JoAnn and son Steve were born and raised. After George's death in July of 1964, she was united in marriage to Alex STRICKER, in August of 1965. Esther is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sharon Zitterkopf of Lakewood, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Jerry Schwartzkopf of Manhattan, Kans.; grandchildren, Jennifer Zitterkopf of Long Beach, Calif., and Kim Lake and Debbie Shaver both of Manhattan, Kans.; three great-grandchildren, Valerie, Courtney, and Nathan; and brother Jake Rein of Scottsbluff. Her parents, both husbands and grandson Jason, preceded her in death.

REIN, Esther L.
b. 19 Nov 1920 - Russell County, Kansas
d. 12 Nov 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - November 14, 1996
She was born Nov. 19, 1920 in Russell County, the daughter of Henry and Katie Foos Rein. She married Edwin W. OLSON Aug. 10, 1944 at Hays. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons Stephen Olson, Colo. Springs, C0; John Olson, Columbus, Miss.; one daughter Carolyn Little, Phillipsburg; one brother Carl Rein, Russell; one sister Dorothy Wire, Smith Center; 5 grandchildren. She was preceded by one brother, Edwin Rein. Burial at Russell City Cemetery.

REIN, Esther T. - See Esther T. Dumler

REIN, Eva Elizabeth
b. 1 Nov. 1870 Friedenfeldt, Russia
d. 29 Oct 1959 Russell, Russell, Kansas
Parents were Henry and Eva (Wolfe) Rein, On Nov. 1, 1889 she was married in Eckheim, to Jacob VOOS. In 1907 the family came to settle in Russell County. Mr.Voos passed away on the 11th of November, 1951. Surviving her are her nine children: Mrs. Elizabeth Strecker, Mrs. Martha Strecker, Mrs. Ida Galyardt, John, Jacob and Henry all of Russell; Mrs. Charlotte Hemel of Dighton, Kansas, Mrs. Eva Voos of Great Bend; Raymond Voos of Kimball, Nebraska; one sister, Mrs. Katie Adolph of Portand, Oregon. Preceding her in death besides her husband were three children and seven sisters.

REIN, Frank
b. 29 Apr 1926 - Russell, Kansas
d. 27 Sep 1996 - Russell, Kansas
From Great Bend (Kan) Tribune - September 30, 1996
He was born April 29, 1926 at Russell, the son of Benjamin and Emilie Ebel Rein. He married Elsie ZOOK Jan. 29, 1951 Russell. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son Ben Rein, McPherson; two daughters Jodi Buehler, Hutchinson; Roxie Wilkins, Roanoke, TX; two sisters Isabel Wisdom, Wichita; Cleo Landon, Littleton, C0; five grandchildren. Burial was at Russell City Cemetery.

REIN, George, Jr.
b. 16 Dec 1878 - Friedenfeldt, Russia
d. 22 Jun 1959 - Russell, Kansas
Son of George and Eva (Laas) Rein. He came in 1892 with parents. On February 24, 1903, he married Beatrice KEIL in Russell County. There were 9 children.

REIN, Heinrich
b. 7 May 1863 - Friedenfeld, Samara
d. 19 Nov 1919 - Bazine, Kansas
From Heritage Review, Vol. 26, No. 3, September 1996
DFP 16 December 1919, Nr 2377
Heinrich Rein, born 7 May 1863, Friedenfeld Gouverement Samara. Married Katharina Elisabeth SCHAFER in 1882. Died 19 November 1919, Bazine, Kansas. Children - 10 (5 sons, 5 daughters). Survivors: wife, 9 children: Hermann, Georg, Heinrich, Lou, Amalia Mai, Lydia Stenzel, Elisabeth Wittig, Katharine Knaus, Bertha; father, 1 brother, 2 sisters.
Immigrated 1886 Russell County, Kansas, 1906 Bazine, KS

REIN, Helen Margaret
b. 31 Mar 1915 - McCracken, Kansas
d. 30 Dec 2001 - Wichita, Kansas
From Information Furnished
Daughter of Henry and Lena Foos Rein. On Jan. 16, 1936, she married Richard AKERS at McCracken. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: a son, William E., Dallas; daughter, Marlene L. Akers, Cheney; brother Les Rein, LaCrosse; sister Rose Showalter, Ness City; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. . Graveside service in McCracken City Cemetery.

REIN, Henry
b. 28 Oct 1888 - Russia
d. abt 1966 - Russell, Kansas
From Information Furnished
He married Katie FOOS on 31 Dec. 1911 at Bazine. Survived by widow; sons Carl, Bunker Hill; Edwin, Russell; daughters Mrs. Dewin Olson, Russell; Mrs. Dorothy Wire, Smith Center; one brother, Ben, Russell; sister Mrs. Henry Milberger, Russell; 8 grandchildren. Burial Russell City Cemetery.

REIN, Henry
b. 28 Oct 1888 - Russia
d. 12 Sep 1966 - Russell, Kansas
He married Katie FOOS on December 31,1911, in Bazine. Survivors include: widow; sons: Carl, Bunker Hill; Edwin, Russell; daughters: Mrs. Edwin Olson, Russell; Mrs. Dorothy Wire, Smith Center; brother: Ben, Russell; sister: Mrs. Henry Milberger, Russell.

REIN, Jacob, Jr.
b. 17 Apr 1915 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 21 Jun 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff, NE Starherald Newspaper - June 23, 2005
Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Born to Jacob and Anna (Sauer) Rein. He was united in marriage to Flora Brehm on July 15, 1933, in Harrisburg, Neb. Survivors include his daughter Gladys (John) Maser of Alliance; son, Ralph (Marian) Rein of Bayard; daughter-in-law, Joann Rein of Gering; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jake Bruntz of Gering; step-sisters, Freida Rein of Scottsbluff and Mabel Deadlow of Gering; half sisters and brother, Wilma, Shirley and John. His wife Flora; son Kenny Rein, grandson Michael Maser; brother George Rein and sisters Esther Stricker and Helen Bruntz preceded him in death.

REIN, Jo Ann - See Jo Ann Dreasher

REIN, Jolene K.
b. 4 Sep 1949 - Bazine, Kansas
d. 9 Aug 2006 - McPherson, Kansas
From Salina Journal - Friday, August 11, 2006
Survivors include her husband, Sam (KEISTER), of the home; two daughters, Kris Rensner of Effingham, Ill., and Amy Bower of Olathe; two brothers, Ray Rein of Ness City and J.D. Rein of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.

REIN, Katherina Keenan - See Katherina Schneider

REIN, Katharine
b. 31 Dec 1891, Friedenfeldt, Russia
d. 15 Aug 1956, Russell, Kansas
From Pamphlet from Funeral Home
Daughter of George and Eva Lass Rein. In 1892 the family came to America. She was married to Robert A. DUMLER on February 17, 1916, at Russell, Kansas. There were four children born to this marriage all of whom survive. Survivors are her husband, Robert; the children, Mrs. Eva Mehler, Wichita, Kansas; Karl B.Dumler, Imperial Beach,Calif.; Mrs.Irene Ball, Arlington,Va.; Mrs. Helen Mae Nutsch, Russell, Kansas; three brothers, George, Henry and Ben Rein, all of Russell; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Milberger, Mrs. Eva Karst, also of Russell. A sister, Mrs. Emanuel Keil, preceded her in death, August 30, 1955.

REIN, Leon E.
b. 20 Nov 1907 - Russell, Kansas
d. 14 Jan 2004 - Longmont, Colorado
From Daily Times Call, Longmont, Boulder County Colorado - Friday, January 16, 2004
Born to George and Beatrice (Keil) Rein. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren; two sisters, Hilda Michael and Luella Rein; and three brothers, Herman who died in World War II, Elmer Rein and Alvin Rein. Mr. Rein is survived by two daughters, Karla Rein of Longmont and Marceline Phlieger and her husband Everett of Russell; a grandson, Tim Phlieger of Russell; two granddaughters, Jennifer Phlieger of Russell and Kim Phlieger of Salina, Kan.; several great-grandchildren including Mandi Pauls of Thornton; three sisters, Darlene Woodson of San Diego, Helen Lockyer of Roseburg, Ore., and Marie Ford of Fort Worth, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

REIN, Leslie W.
b. 8 Apr 1917 - McCracken, Kansas
D. 9 Jan 2003 - LaCrosse, Kansas
From Hutchinson (Kan) News - January 11, 2003
He was born April 8, 1917, at McCracken, the son of Henry and Madelna Foos Rein.. On Sept. 8, 1940, he married Rose SCHWARTZ at Bazine. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Thomas L., Topeka; a daughter, Paula J. Mounts, New York City, N.Y.; a sister, Rose Showalter, Ness City; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Alan K.; six brothers, Ed, Alec, Leo, Herman, Elmer and Henry Jr.; three sisters, Helen Akers, Molly Bruntz and Katie Bennett; and a grandson. Interment will be in Bazine Cemetery, Bazine.

REIN, Lillian Frances - See Lillian Frances Roper

REIN, Luella E.
b. 12 Apr 1906, Russell, Kansas
d. 19 Jul 2000, Lucas, Kansas
From Lucas-Sylvan News - Thursday, July 27, 2000
Daughter of George Jr. and Beatrice (Keil) Rein.
Miss Rein never married, and was the elder member of her family. Survivors are one brother, Leon Rein of Longmont, Colorado, and three sisters, Marie Ford, Salina, Helen Lockyer, Junction City, and Darlene Woodson, San Diego,California. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Herman, Elmer and Alvin, and one sister, Hilda Michel.

REIN, Lydia
b. 8 Jul 1921 - Gering, Nebraska
d. 30 Mar 2005 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska
From Scottsbluff Star Hearld , Scottsbluff, NE - 31 Mar 2005
Graveside service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Born to Henry and Katherine (Wegelin) Rein. Her brother Jake Rein and his wife, Tabea of Gering; two nephews; two nieces; and numerous extended family members survive her. Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Henry Rein Jr. and George Rein.

REIN, Marlene M.
b. 21 Feb 1938 - Mitchell, Ne