19 Wednesday Jun 2019
Posted in Photographs
The following photo is from the album created by Frederick William Kellerman (1900-1980):
Right to left: Emma B Eberlein, Wilhelmina M Eberlein, and Natalie (“Dollie”) Eberlein
19 Wednesday Jun 2019
Posted in Diaries, letters, and manuscripts
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Conrad F Kellerman (1911-1986), Frederick W Kellermann (1900-1980), Herman H Kellerman (1872-1940), Ida Eberlein (1877-1943), Walter L Kellerman (1901-1988)
The following is from a page in the album assembled by Frederick William Kellermann (1900-1980):
A Gem of Purest Ray $erene
A special page ought to be allowed for this snapshot:
Seemingly insigificant by occasion, it yet represents a real treasure. Recognizable, of course are Aunt Ida (left, rear) and Granddad (seated, right). Little “Connie” (Ida’s only boy) sits in foreground (right).
The really precious quality of this treasure in not in the view but what lies behind it — literally speaking. On the reverse side is the only extant sample of Granddad’s handwriting — the handwriting so engrained in memory by the scores of letters that he sent Lute and myself while we were “studenten” at River Forest.
(Circa 1918–Please lift to read)
Lute will well recall the timeless phrase “Ich will ein check einlegen.” He will also recall with some relish how he used to open the letter with some alacrity and fish out the check before reading the letter — to see if it was for 100 or 150 dollars. Priceless memories!
The photo album is in the possession of Gayle Hirsh, nee Kellermann, who graciously provided the images.
19 Wednesday Jun 2019
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Emma B Eberlein (1872-1948), Frederick A Eberlein (1875-1956), Frederick W Kellermann (1900-1980), Ida Eberlein (1877-1943), Michael G Eberlein (1880-1952), Wilhelmina M Eberlein (1868-1954)
The following is transcribed from two pages (titled “The Eberlein”) in the album created by Frederick William Kellerman (1900-1980):
Of the Eberlein wing of the relationship — Mother’s side — we know relatively little.The great distance which separated Missouri and Arkansas from Shawano, Wisconsin, kept us as youngsters from meeting most of the Eberleins. Grandpa died some years before Mother married, and Grandma died some 10 years later. This I well recall, since Mother took Ed, Billie (then a year old), and me to St. Louis by Mississipi steamboat (because of a landslide over the railway tracks), left Ed and me at 2106 Stansburg St, and visited her dying mother for six weeks. (I need not suggest why Dad had singled out Ed and myself for this extended sojourn!)
Grandpa and Grandma Eberlein were also of sturdy German stock and migrated by wagon train from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin when mother was a girl of 10. They apparently thrived, for they owned a hotel, which their large brood helped to run. Of the 14 children there were, I think , only 4 boys, of whom we came to know only Fred (my godfather) and Mike. Of our aunts, we came to know Aunt Ida, who married Dad’s brother “Kuns,” because this branch of the Kellermann tribe lived for over 10 years at Troy, Illinois, not far from St. Louis, and Aunt Kate, who spent some winters in our house in Vero Beach during the 1920s. Two of Mother’s sisters became school teachers and their photos appear elsewhere in this album: Aunt Emma, who married a missionary and removed to Australia, and Aunt Ida. I lived for a year with Aunt Ida’s family in St. Louis while I taught school (at Bethlehem Church), where (Dean) Fritz was then pastor. The snapshot of Aunt Ida and Grandpa Kellermann was taken around 1918, I think. (See page 11.)
Mike and Fred were both lawyers and partners in a number of enterprises, including an ice factory, a dairy, and a silver fox farm. How successful they were can only be conjectured from the fact that before the infamous jump in income tax rate they paid over $25,000 in taxes.
Fred visited Mother and Dad in 1900 at 2106 Stansbury St, St. Louis to act as my Godfather; in West Ely, Mis., in 1909 on his way to Arizona; and again during the thirties at Vero Beach. I recall Dad telling me that Uncle Fred has suggested starting a cannery in Vero Beach.
The photo album is in the possession of Gayle Hirsh, nee Kellermann, who graciously provided the images.
18 Tuesday Jun 2019
Posted in Other photographs
From an album created by Frederick William Kellermann. In the possession of Gayle Hirsch, nee Kellermann, who graciously provided the image.
17 Monday Jun 2019
Posted in Wedding portraits
Natalie Elizabeth Eberlein and Gustav Pluedeman, Emilia Pluedeman and Wilhelm Schenk were married in a double wedding at the Lutheran Church on Tuesday, 30 September 1892. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Theodor Nickel.
Front row, L-to-R: Nathalie Eberlein, Gustav Pluedemann, Emelia Pluedemann, Wilhelm Schenk (Photo uploaded to Ancestry.com by Tim Schenk )
Gustav and Emilia Pluedemann were siblings, and Nathalie Eberlein and Wilhelm Schenk were first cousins.
I suspect that the members of the wedding party were also Eberleins and Schenks, but the quality of the photograph makes it difficult to identify people.
17 Monday Jun 2019
Posted in Other photographs
Photograph provided by John Eberlein, 22 November 2012
20 Saturday Jul 2013
Posted by Kristen James Eberlein | Filed under Other photographs
20 Saturday Jul 2013
Posted in Obituaries
Dale Orin Eberlein, age 64, passed away at his home in Shawano on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Born on January 18, 1949 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Frederick and Frances (Jorgens) Eberlein. Dale graduated from Shawano High School in 1967 and two years later enlisted with the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Prairie AD-15 and trained for PT boat engine room. He was then deployed to the Philippines and subsequently the waters of Vietnam. In November of 1970 he was Honorably Discharged from active duty and transferred to the Naval Reserves where he trained as a heavy equipment operator and worked in the construction field in Homestead and Miami, FL. In the mid 1970’s, Dale went to work at the Miami Airport as a security guard and he worked briefly in the Secret Service as security for President Nixon’s residence.
He later attended the University of WI-Oshkosh and Truck Driving School. He then drove semi trucks for several years until health concerns required him to retire. On October 9, 2010 he married his best friend and love of his life, Catharine Rhode in Bonduel. Dale was well known and very active in his community. He volunteered as a driver for the Shawano Veterans Agency as well as in various activities with the Shriners We Are People Organization. Dale was a member of the Shawano American Legion Post #117, the Shawano V.F.W. and the Vietnam Veterans Post #206. He was also a perpetual member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge, was a 32 Degree Mason and a Shriner in the Beja Chapter in Green Bay, We Are People Support Group, and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Dale had many friends and enjoyed spending time with them as well as his family. He also liked being outdoors and enjoying the nature that surrounded him. Dale was a happy, jolly man who was loved by many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Dale is survived by: his wife, Catharine; a sister, Jane (Scott) Eberlein Green of San Diego, CA; nieces, Kathryn Frances Eberlein Green (Patrick) Hrezo, Kristen Jane Eberlein Green (Dustin) Capps; nephew, Scott William Green, Jr.; an aunt, Verna Jergens; and cousins, MerriBeth Nord and Dan Jergens.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. A Military Committal Service will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with Military Rites conducted by the Shawano American Legion Post #117. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00-7:30pm with a Masonic Service at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Eberlein Park or to a Veterans group of your choice.
Source: The Shawano Leader, Tuesday 28 May 2013.
20 Saturday Jul 2013
Posted in Diaries, letters, and manuscripts
Katherine Gerner Eberlein was a founding member of the Ladies Aid society associated with St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano, Wisconsin. She served as the first secretary and hosted meetings at her house. A history of the society includes the following anecdote about her and her youngest son, Michael Gustave Eberlein.
“Rev. Nickol was our pastor, and he played the organ and read a text from the bible. At one meeting, which was held at the home of Mrs. Eberlein, Rev. Nikol had prepared a constitution, and presented it to the group. It proved to be quite detailed. Mrs. Eberlein spoke up and said, “My, that is too long! Just read a paragraph, and then continue at future meetings.” Rev. Nickol agreed. This proves that people were impatient in 1896, as well as in 1956.
Children haven’t changed in 60 years. Michael Eberlein was a lad of about 15, and came home from school. He peeked around and saw all the ladies. His mother said, “Michael, you come right in here and shake hands with everyone.” Of course, Michael complied.”
Source: Ida Brei, “History of St. James Ladies Aid, 1896-1956,” typed manuscript in the “St. James Lutheran Church” folder, Shawano (City) Pamphlet Files, Shawano Public Library, accessed 18 July 2013.
19 Friday Jul 2013
Posted in Obituaries
Herr Friedrich Eberlein starb an Mittwoch Nachmittag um 3 Uhr nach fünfmonatlichem Krankenlager in Alter von 62 Jahren und 5 Tagen. Die Beerdigung findet am Sonntag Nachmittag statt. Der Berstorbene erlichte das Licht der Welt am 31. Januar 1834 in Neckarsrulmim im Königreich Würtenberg. Im Jahre 1851 wanderte er nach diesem Lande und lieβ sich im Pittsburgh, Pa, nieder, van wo er im Jahre 2855 sich der regulären Armee anscloβ und nach Fort Clark in Texas gesandt wurde. Nach 21/2jährigen Dienste wurde er ehrenvoll entlassen und begab sich wieder nach seiner Heimath Pittsburgh, woselbst er sich mit seiner ihn jetzt uberlebenden Gattin trauen liess. Im Jahre 1869 kam er nach diesem County, nach town Herman, um sich dem Farmerstand zu widmen. Er klärte eine Farm und verblieb daselbst bis zum Jahre 1879, wann er nach dieser stadt umzog. Er hinterlasst 11 Kinder, von denen 5 Töchter und ein Sohn verheirathet sind.
Source:
Shawano County Wochenblatt, 7 February 1896, volume 12, no. 6: Page 1.
Translation
Mr. Friedrich Eberlein died Wednesday afternoon at 3 clock after a five month-long sickness in the age of 62 years and 5 days. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon. The deceased entered the light of the world on 31 January 1834 in Neckarsrulm, kingdom of Würtenberg. In 1851 he emigrated to this country and settled in Pittsburgh, PA, from where he enlisted in the regular army in 1855 and was sent to Fort Clark in Texas. After 2 1/2 years of service, he was honorably discharged, and went back to his native Pittsburgh, where he entrusted himself to his surviving wife. In 1869 he came to this county, in the town of Herman, to devote himself to farming. He cleared a farm and remained there until 1879, when he moved to this city. He leaves behind 11 children, of whom five daughters and one son are married.
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