The Passe Family

Contributed by Rick Ender. Pictures contributed by Shari Sexton.

Descendants of Johann Gerhard Passe

First Generation

1. Johann Gerhard Passe

Born May 30, 1810 in Wettrup, Lengerich, Kreis Lingen, Hanover, Germany. He married Anna Engel Kosse. She was born January 15, 1808 in Hanenburg, Kreis Lingen, Hanover, Germany.

Children of Johann Passe and Anna Kosse are:

  1. 2. John Bernard Passe
  2. 3. Johann Herman "Herman" Passe, Sr.

 

Second Generation

2. John Bernard Passe (Johann Gerard)

Born ABT 1848 in Hanover, Germany, and died Bef. 1930. [1], [2] He married MARY F. ___ November 27, 1878 in Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[1] She was born ABT 1853 in Hanover, Germany and died 25 Aug 1918.[1],[3], [4]

Children of John Passe and Mary ___ are:

  1. 4. Maria M. Passe, b. 1877, Minnesota.[1], [2] Married Henry B. Freese July 1900. [5]
  2. 5. Edith Passe, b. 1879, Minnesota.[1] Married Charles A. Olsen in 1906.[6]
  3. 6. Elizabeth Rose "Lizzie" Passe, b. May 1883, Minnesota.[2], [3] Died Abt 1953.
  4. 7. Emma M Passe, b. Apr. 1885.[2] Married John G. Klas Sep 1920.[7]
  5. 8. Edward M. Passe, b. May 1887.[2] Married Agnes Wheeler 28 Oct 1908.[8] Died 29 Sep 1911, Wabasha County, MN.
  6. 9. John Bernard (Bernard John) Passe, b. Abt 1888, Minnesota.[2]
  7. 10. Heinrich Henry S. Passe, B. Aug 1891, Minnesota.[2]
  8. 11. Christina Tina Passe, b. Aug. 1893, Minnesota.[2], [3] Died 1933 Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
  9. 12. Frederick C. (Theodore) Passe, b. Abt 1899, Minnesota.[2] ,[3] Married Gertrude C. Hager 17 Nov 1931. [9] Died 19 Apr 1972.

 

3. Johann Herman "Herman" Passe, Sr. (Johann Gerard)

Born July 10, 1845 in Wettrup, Lengerich, Kreis Lingen, Hanover, Germany, and died September 7, 1933 in Minnesota. Burial: St. Felix Cemetery, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota Emigrated 1871, Germany to USA. Occupation: Farmer.[10] ,[11],[12] ,[13],[14] ,[15],[16]

He married Maria Anna "Annie" Schuth November 27, 1878 in Wabasha Co., Minnesota. She was born November 6, 1859 in Lengerich, Kreis lingen, Hanover, Germany, and died Aft. 1930.[10] ,[11],[12], [13],[14], [15],[16] Maiden name noted as Schuth in sons Herman and Frank's birth records, and Shut in Angelback biography. Emigrated 1875, Germany to USA.

Children of Johann Herman Passe and Maria Anna Schuth are:

  1. 13. Caroline Margaret Passe
  2. 14. Mary C. Passe, b. April 30, 1882, Minnesota.[10], [11],[15] Married Joseph Suilmann on 5 Aug 1906.[17]
  3. 15. August U. Passe, b. April 22, 1884, Minnesota;[10], [11],[12], [13],[14], [15],[19] d. January 1, 1967, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[18], [19]
  4. 16. George B. Passe
  5. 17. William Anton Passe
  6. 18. Bernard John "Ben" Passe
  7. 19. Theresa F. Passe, b. October 5, 1892, Wabasha Co., Minnesota;[11], [12],[14], [15] d. October 29, 1983, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[22]
  8. 20. Christian B. "Christ" Passe, b. December 24, 1895, Minnesota;[11], [12],[13], [15] d. October 1986, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota; m. Luella Averbeck, October 4, St. Mary's Church, Fountain City, Wisconsin;[23] b. November 25, 1897, Town Of Belvidere, Buffalo Co., Wisconsin; d. November 6, 1980, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[24]
  9. 21. Lucy C. Passe, b. March 5, 1898, Minnesota;[11], [12],[13], [15] d. July 22, 1986, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[25]
  10. 22. Frank Herbert Passe (twin), b. February 9, 1903, Minnesota;[12], [13],[15] d. June 24, 1995, Minnesota.[26]; m. Rose A. Fleis September 30, 1931 in St. Agnes, Kellogg, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.
    wedding photo 1930s
    Frank Herbert Passe and his wife, Rose Anna Flies.
  11. 23. Herman C. Passe (twin), b. February 9, 1903, Minnesota;[12], [13],[15] d. December 8, 1988, Olmsted, Minnesota;[27] m. Mae A. Ahrens, 3 Apr 1929, at St. Felix Catholic Church, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota. [28] Mae A. Ahrens b. November 27, 1908, Minnesota; d. August 15, 1987, Minnesota.[29] Herman and Mae had two children: LeRoy and Dennis.
    wedding photo 1930s
    Wedding of Herman C. Passe and Mae Amelia Ahrens

 

Third Generation

13. Caroline Margaret Passe (Johann Herman,Johann Gerard)

Born June 7, 1881, Minnesota.[10],[15] She married John J. "Joseph J." Angelbeck 7 May 1907 in Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota,[30] son of Henry Angelbeck and Lousie Evers. He was born February 12, 1880 in Glasgow Twp., Wabasha Co., Minnesota.

Children of Caroline Passe and John Angelbeck are:

  1. 24. Mary Angelbeck.
  2. 25. Margaret Angelbeck.
  3. 26. Joseph Angelbeck.
  4. 27. Agnes Angelbeck.
  5. 28. Albert Angelbeck.
  6. 29. Bernadine Angelbeck.
  7. 30. Clara Angelbeck.
  8. 31. Paul Angelbeck.

 

16. George B. Passe (Johann Herman,Johann Gerard)

Born February 26, 1886, Minnesota;[11], [15] d. March 14, 1997, Minnesota;[20] m. Elizabeth Lizzie Angelbeck abt. 1911. Lizzie b. 18 Jul 1886; d: 10 Feb 1967

family photo 1940s
The John Bernard George Passe family.
Front row: daughter, Katherine; parents: George and Elizabeth; and son, George B. Passe, Jr.
Back row: sons Walter and Lawrence Henry; daughters, Loretta and Lorraine.
Taken about 1940 in Wabasha, MN.

Children of George B. Passe and Lizzie Angelbeck:

  1. 32. Lawrence Passe b. 10 Dec 1914; d. 09 Jan 1994 in Wabasha Co., MN; m. Regina Susanne Hoffman (b. 14 May 1911; d. 20 Mar 1991 in Wabasha Co., MN) on 22 Jun 1939 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Theilman, Wabasha Co., Minnesota and raised 7 children.
    wedding photo 1930s
    Wedding of Lawrence Henry Passe and Regina Susanne Hoffman
  2. 33. Loretta Passe
  3. 34. Walter Passe m. Mary Ellen McNallan on 11 Aug 1941 in St. Felix Catholic Church, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.
    wedding photo 1940s
    Wedding of Walter Passe and Mary Ellen McNallan
  4. 35. Lorraine Passe
  5. 36. George Passe
  6. 37. Catherine Passe

 

17. William Anton Passe (Johann Herman,Johann Gerard)

Born January 22, 1888, Minnesota;[11], [15] and died December 21, 1961, Wabasha Co., Minnesota[21]; m. Theresa Angelbeck on 21 Oct 1917 at St. Jochiams Church, Plainview, MN. Theresa Angelbeck was the daughter of John Henry "Henry" Angelbeck and Lousie Anna Carolina Evers, b. 14 Jan 1892 Glasgow Twp., Wabasha Co., MN; d. 21 Dec 1961 Wabasha Co., MN. The couple raised five children.

wedding photo 1910s
Wedding of William Anton Passe and Theresa Angelbeck

Children of William Passe and Theresa Angelbeck are:

  1. 38. Marcella M. Passe m. John Charles Ahlers 10 Jun 1941 at the St Felix Catholic Church, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota. John and Marcella had three children Mary Jean Ahlers (Marking), Kathleen Theresa Ahlers (died in infancy) and Carol Margaret Ahlers (Tentis).
    wedding photo 1940s
    Wedding of John Charles Ahlers and Marcella Marie Passe
  2. 39. Elmer H. Passe m. Margarey June Danckwart on 5 Oct 1943 in Lake City, Wabasha Co., Minnesota and they raised 7 children (1 deceased). The couple resides in Wabasha, Minnesota.
    wedding photo 1940s
    Wedding of Elmer H. Passe and Margarey June Danckwart
  3. 40. Dorothy E. Passe
  4. 41. Margaret L. Passe b. 6 Oct 1928 Zumbro Twp., Wabasha Co., MN; d. 10 Apr 2005 St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., MN. On 8 Oct 1946 m. Robert Vincent Sexton at St Felix Catholic Church Wabasha, Wabasha Co., MN. Robert Sexton b. 10 Apr 1921 Oakwood Twp. Wabasha Co., MN.
    wedding photo 1940s
    Wedding of Margaret L. Passe and Robert Vincent Sexton
  5. 42. Vincent W. Passe b. 1 Mar 1930 Zumbro Twp., Wabasha Co., MN; d. 31 Jul 1953 Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN. On 5 Sep 1951 m. Delores Margaret Sexton at St Patrick's Church, West Albany Twp., Wabasha Co., MN. Vincent and Delores had two children: Kenneth and Vincent. Vincent died before the birth of his second son. Delores then married Walter Reuben Brooks and had six additional children. Because Kenneth and Vincent were raised by Walter, they were adopted and took the name Brooks.
    wedding photo 1950s
    Wedding of Vincent Passe and Delores Sexton

 

18. Bernard John "Ben" Passe (Johann Herman,Johann Gerard)

Born April 8, 1890 in Minnesota,[11],[12], [13],[15], [36],[40] and died October 20, 1970. Buried in St. Felix Catholic Cemetery, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota. He married Mary Agnes Ender October 15, 1918 in Winona, Winona Co., Minnesota.[32],[13] Mary Agnes Ender is daughter of Jacob Ender and Jessie Smith.[33], [34] She was born August 28, 1897 in Minnesota, and died December 14, 1965 in Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[35] Occupation: Circulation Manager, Rhinelander Daily Newspaper. Name listed as "Dolly" on 1905 Minnesota State Census.[33]

family photo 1919
John Bernard "Ben" Passe with his wife, Mary Agnes Ender and their first child, Harold H. Passe. John "Ben" was a veteran of World War I and is wearing his army uniform. Photo taken in 1919 in Wabasha, MN.

Children of Bernard John Passe and Mary Agnes Ender are:

  1. 43. Harold H. Passe, b. October 28, 1918, Minnesota;[36], [40] d. January 9, 1975, Hillcrest Nursing Home, Plainview, Wabasha Co., Minnesota[37]; m. Mary Schmidt.
  2. 44. Robert W. Passe, Sr., b. September 29, 1920, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota;[36], [40] d. November 16, 1990, St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[41] Buried November 19, 1990, St. Felix Catholic Cemetery, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota. Occupation: Letter Carrier, US Postal Service. Married Mary E. Giem on April 9, 1947 in Wabasha County, Minnesota.[42]
  3. 45. Raphael David Passe, b. April 13, 1922, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota;[36],[40] d. July 20, 1995, St. Elizabeth Health-Care Center, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota[38]; buried at St. Felix Catholic Cemetery, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota; Occupation: Letter Carrier, U.S. Postal Service; m. Darlene Dornack; b. September 12, 1926, Watertown, South Dakota; d. December 6, 2000, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota.[39]
  4. 46. Arthur G. Passe, b. July 15, 1923, Minnesota;[36], [40] d. November 26, 1991, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.
  5. 47. Harry F. Passe, b. Abt December 1925, Minnesota.[36], [40]
  6. 48. James F. Passe, b. Abt February 1928, Minnesota.[36], [40]
  7. 49. Daniel Passe, b. Aft. April 1930, Minnesota.[40]

Sources:

  1. "10th Census of the United States (1880)," 15 Jun 1880, Roll 636, Page 450D, ED 178.
  2. "12th Census of the United States (1900)," 21 Jun 1900, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0156
  3. "13th Census of the United States (1910)," 15 Apr 1910, Wabasha Ward 3, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T624_728; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 0157
  4. "14th Census of the United States (1920)," 9 Jan 1920, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota. T625_865; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 159
  5. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MK 015
  6. "13th Census of the United States (1910)," 30 Apr 1910, Chicago Ward 27, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_270; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 1201
  7. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MP 436
  8. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MM 357
  9. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MS 288
  10. "Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905," 1885, St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 1977. Microfilm. Reels 1-47 and 107-164.
  11. "12th Census of the United States (1900)," 21 Jun 1900, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0156
  12. "13th Census of the United States (1910)," 15 Apr 1910, Wabasha Ward 3, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T624_728; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0157
  13. "14th Census of the United States (1920)," 14 Jan 1920, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T625_865; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 160
  14. "15th Census of the United States (1930)," 4 Apr 1930, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0023
  15. "History of Wabasha County," Compiled By Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge And Others. Winona, Minn.: H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co. 1920. p. 353-354
  16. Winona and Wabasha Counties, "Minnesota Farmers Directory," 1914
    Herman Passe; spouse Annie; children: August, Verne, Christ, Herman, Frank, Theresa, Lucy; Section 35; Post Office Reeds Landing; years in county 25
  17. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate ML 601
  18. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 001765.
  19. "Social Security Death Index, Master File," Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA
  20. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 006787. Mother's maiden name: Schuth.
  21. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 019460. Mother's maiden name: Schuth.
  22. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 029602. Mother's maiden name: Schuth.

  23. Passe - Averbeck

    On Tuesday morning, October 4, at 9 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Luella Averbeck and Christ B. Passe. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. Eicher at St. Mary's church, Fountain City, Wis.

    The bride was attired in a pretty embroidered blue tricolette suite was a hat to match and wore a corsage of cream roses and sweet peas. She was attended by her sister, Miss Esther Averbeck, who wore a braided blue serge suit with hat to match and a corsage bouquet. The groom was attended by his brother Herman Passe.

    Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home and a sumptuous wedding dinner served to the guests present. The decorations in the dining rooms were in cream and pink with white bells.

    The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Averbeck of Alma, Wis. and is a popular young lady, having made many friends in this vicinity during the time she spent in Wabasha.

    The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Passe Sr. of Wabasha hill and is an enterprising young farmer, who with his bride will go to housekeeping on his farm recently purchased on Wabasha hill, where they will be at home to their many friends.

    Among those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suilmann, Pepin; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Angelbeck, Highland; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gosse, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Passe and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Passe of Wabasha Hill, and Miss Theresa Passe of Mankato, Minn.

    The Herald joins in extended congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Passe for a long and happy wedded life.

  24. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 026648. Mother's maiden name: Marking.
  25. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 019954. Mother's maiden name: Schuth.
  26. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 020958. Mother's maiden name: Schuth.
  27. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 033735. Mother's maiden name: Schuth.
  28. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MR 507
  29. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 022148. Mother's maiden name: Marcus.
  30. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MM 119
  31. "History of Wabasha County," Compiled By Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge And Others. Winona, Minn.: H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co. 1920. p. 675-676
  32. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate PASJOBENDMAA
  33. "Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905," 1905, St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 1977. Microfilm. Reels 1-47 and 107-164. Roll MNSC_160, line 28.
  34. "12th Census of the United States (1900)," 21 Jun 1900, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0156
  35. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 031679. Mother's maiden name: Smith.
    Mary Agnes Passe
    Female, White, Married
    Death of Death: December 14, 1965, age 68, at 326 Main St., West, Wabasha, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
    Cause: Carcinoma of Esophagus
    Date of Birth: August 28, 1897 in Minnesota
    Spouse: John B. Passe
    Father: Jacob Ender
    Mother: Jessie Smith
    Occupation: Housewife
    Doctor attended 1962 to 12/14/1965
    Burial: December 16, 1965 St. Felix Cemetery, Wabasha, Minnesota
    Informant: Raphael D. Passe, Sr.Married to either B. J. Passe or J. C. Little of Wabasha.
  36. "15th Census of the United States (1930)," 2 Apr 1930, Pepin, Wabasha, Minnesota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0020
  37. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 004633. Mother's maiden name: Ender.
  38. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 020975. Mother's maiden name: Ender.
  39. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 2000-MN-034004. Mother's maiden name: Daw.
  40. "16th Census of the United States (1940)," 10 Apr 1940, Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01965; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 79-26A
  41. "Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017." Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Certificate number 031155. Mother's maiden name: Ender.
  42. MN Official Marriage System (MOMS), certificate MV 614
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