Contributed by Dean Rothgarn.
My name is Ernest Dean Rothgarn of Camarillo, CA. son of Donald Rothgarn, son of Walter & Alma Rothgarn of Zumbro Falls, MN. Eric Rothgarn, on staff at UC Davis, CA., son of Roger Rothgarn, Wanda Hayes of Red Wing, MN., grand daughter of Vera Rothgarn and I are doing the Rothgarn family. All Rothgarns in the USA are directly related to Claus H. Rothgarn, born 1822 in Germany.
Following are three files created by Eric Rothgarn. One is of the Albert/August P. Rothgarn chain, one is of the Claus H. Rothgarn chain and one is a color chart, all with photos which makes it very easy to see the relationships. [Note: this all was received by a prior County Coordinator. The images and color chart were never posted, and have been lost.]
We are trying to verify the Albert/August connection (see iii below).
Claus & Elsabea had the following children:
We are making this information available to anyone who wants to share it, so please pass it along and let them know how to contact me, Eric or Wanda. We have much more info and photos to share and we are hoping we can receive some in return.
Mildred Rothgarn of Rugby, ND., daughter of Ted Rothgarn, is a wonderful source of info, but she dosen't have a computer yet. Contact me for her phone number.
Thank you. I'm looking forward to meeting you online.
E. Dean Rothgarn
Eric Rothgarn
Wanda Hayes
First Generation
1. August P. ROTHGARN[1]
Born in Oct 1849 in Germany. Emigrated in 1889 from Hamburg, Germany.
Immigrated on 26 Apr 1889 to Port of New York.[1]
Was on the census for Great Bend, Barton, Kansas, on 25 Jun 1900.[2]
Was on the census for Great Bend, Barton, Kansas, on 5 May 1910. Occupation: harnass maker.
Both of August's parents were born in Germany.[1]
August immigrated to Kansas in 1889.
Abt 1874 when August P. was 24, he married Johanna ___.[1]
Born in 1853 in Germany. Emigrated in 1885 from Hamburg, Germany. Immigrated on 26 Apr 1889 to Port of New York.[1]
Was on the census for Great Bend, Barton, Kansas, on 25 Jun 1900.[3]
Was on the census for Great Bend, Barton, Kansas, in 1930.
Both of Johanna's parents were born in Germany.[1]
They had one child:
2 Charles H. (1880-)
Second Generation
2. Charles H. ROTHGARN (August)[1],[4]
Born in Jul 1880 in Germany.
Emigrated in 1889 from Hamburg, Germany.
Immigrated on 26 Apr 1889 to America. Was on the census for Great Bend, Barton, Kansas, in 1930.
Occupation: harness maker.
Military: Served as sergeant in Kansas State Guard, Company "D" of Great Bend, 23rd Battalion (Larned).[5]
On 15 Oct 1902 when Charles H. was 22, he married Augusta MAUSOLF, in Barton County, Kansas. Born abt 1883 in Kansas. Both of Augusta's parents were born in Russia.
They had one child:
3 Mae Harriet "Harriet" (1903-2002)
Third Generation
3. Mae Harriet "Harriet" ROTHGARN (Charles, August).
Born on 5 May 1903 in Great Bend, Barton, Kansas.
Mae Harriet "Harriet" died on 14 Jan 2002; she was 98.[6]
On 28 May 1931 when Mae Harriet "Harriet" was 28, she married Louis Carl August TAMMEN,
son of Conrad TAMMEN & Augusta Faber, in Albert, Barton, Kansas.
Born on 15 Apr 1905 in Rush County, Kansas. Was on the census for Garfield, Rush,
Kansas, on 16 Apr 1930.[7]
Louis Carl August died in Great Bend, Barton, Kansas, on 6 Sep 1977; he was 72.
Buried in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Albert, Barton, Kansas.
They had one child:
4 Adrienne Lindley (1932-1943)
Fourth Generation
4. Adrienne Lindley TAMMEN (Mae "Harriet", Charles, August).
Born on 19 Aug 1932 in Rush County, Kansas. Adrienne Lindley died in Albert, Barton, Kansas, on 19 Feb 1943; she was 10. Buried in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Albert, Barton, Kansas.
Sources:
DRAFT
Compiled by Eric Rothgarn
24 December 2004
First Generation
1. Claus Hinrich ROTHGARN.
Born on 2 Nov 1822 in Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany. Immigrated on 26 May1882 to Castle Garden, Port of New York. Claus Hinrich died in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, on 21 Jan 1903; he was 80. Buried on 26 Jan 1903 in Bremen Lutheran Cemetery, Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota.
Claus Rothgarn (b. 1822) owned a house and a tract of land in Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany. [Hans's] parents and a sister [Kate] came from Germany to Minnesota in 1862 and settled with oldest son Claus. [Other immigration date: 1881]. [Other date: He came to America in 1872, through Ellis Island].[2] Claimed to have settled on his Willow Creek Twp. land 15 Jul 1886. He obtained land by pre-emption 13 May 1891. Applied for citizenship 30 Oct 1886 at Bottineau County, North Dakota."The Claus H. Rothgarn Family" origin Scheiswig, Holstein, Germany, is inscribed on panel 374
on the The American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island, New York Harbor. However, the Claus
H. Rothgarn family did not enter through Ellis Island.
From ship manifest schedule:
Name: Claus Rothgarn
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Occupation Code: None
Country: Prussia
Last Residence: Unknown
Final Destination: Unknown
Port of Embarkation: Bremen
Manifest ID Number: 36643
Ship's Name: [NGSS] Braunschweig
Date of Arrival: May 26, 1882
[TSL] ship BRAUNSCHWEIG
Claus Hinrich married Elsabea LEHMAN/LEEFMANN. Born in Nov 1827 in Holstein,
Germany.[3] Emigrated on 12 May
1882 from Bremen, Germany. Immigrated on 26 May 1882 to Castle Garden, Port of New York.
Elsabea died in Bremen, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 7 Jul 1886; she was 58. Buried in Bremen
Lutheran Cemetery, Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota.
From ship manifest schedule, PAGE 18:
Name: Elisab. Rothgarn
Age: 55
Gender: Female
Occupation Code: None
Country: Prussia
Last Residence: Unknown
Final Destination: Unknown
Port of Embarkation: Bremen
Manifest ID Number: 36643
Ship's Name: Braunschweig
Date of Arrival: May 26, 1882
Claus's age is 60; Catha is 14.
The steamer Braunschweig sailed from Bremen, Germany on May 12, 1882.
Other reference to last name SCHMANN in Bremen Cemetery (Buried in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Bremen) Cemetery, Bremen, Section 36, Zumbro Twp, Wabasha County, Minnesota).
They had the following children:
Second Generation
2. Claus J. ROTHGARN (Claus)[4],[5]
Born in Oct 1852 in Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany. Immigrated on 29 Apr 1880 to Port of New York. Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1900.[1] Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 21 Apr 1910.[6] Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1914.[7] Claus J. died in prob. Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 30 Nov 1927; he was 75. Buried on 3 Dec 1927 in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin, California. Occupation: farmer.[1] Claus J. Rothgarn was first son of Claus H. Rothgarn (b. 1822). Claus Rothgarn (b. 1852) came to America in 1881 through Ellis Island [but Ellis Island didn't open for immigration until 1892].[2] 1900 census lists immigration in 1873, 27 years in America.[1] Review of available information suggests he immigrated in 1873, m. 1878, first ch. 1879, second ch. 1980, returned to Europe, and back to USA in 1881.
Meta Johanna BURTH
On 29 Nov 1878 when Claus J. was 26, he married Meta Johanna BURTH4, daughter of Christoffer
BUERTH/ BURTH/BEARTH (1828-1907) & Maria Wilhelmina "Mary" ___ (1826-1906), in Wabasha, Wabasha,
Minnesota. Born on 18 Aug 1860 in Wisconsin.[1],[8]
Was on the census for Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 5 Apr 1930.[9]
Meta Johanna died in Wabasha County, Minnesota (prob. Millville), on 11 Jun 1956; she was 95.
Buried on 19 Jun 1956 in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin, California. Both
of Meta's parents where born in Germany.[1],[8]
In May 1956, at age 96, Meta was living with a daughter in Millville when her son Gustaf died
in 1956 (Gustaf W. Rothgarn obituary).
They had the following children:
3. Andreas "Andrew" ROTHGARN (Claus)
Born in Dec 1854 in Germany.[1] Immigrated in 1878 to America.[1],[8] Resided in Los Gatos, California, in 1908.[10] Was on the census for Los Gatos, Redwood Twp, Santa Clara, California, on 23 Apr 1910.[11] Was on the census for Elkhorn Twp, San Joaquin, California, on 10 Jan 1920.[12] Was on the census for Elkhorn Twp, San Joaquin, California, on 10 May 1930.[13] Andreas "Andrew" died in prob. Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 3 Mar 1938; he was 83. Buried on 5 Mar 1938 in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin, California. Occupation: farmer.[1] He was never married.
A document dated 28 May 1897 states his age as 41, making his year of birth 1856 or 1857; tombstone and cemetery records have 1854. Died at home (809 S. School St, Lodi, San Joaquin, California) at age 83 (d. 3 Mar 1938 according to cemetery records), which makes birth date between 4 Mar 1854 and 3 Mar 1855. Claimed to have settled on his Willow Creek Twp. land 30 May 1886. He obtained land by homestead patented 3 Feb 1898. Applied for citizenship 8 Jun 1882 at Olmstead County, Minnesota.
"Andrew ROTHGARN came in Tuesday from his home at Los Gatos, Cal, for a few months visit with relatives in this county [McHenry County, ND][10]."
No Children.
5. Hans Hinrich ROTHGARN (Claus)[4]
Born on 4 Jul 1862 in Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany. Immigrated in May 1881 to prob. Castle Garden, Port of New York.[1] Resided in Grafton, Walsh, North Dakota Territory, in 1886. Resided in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota Territory, in 1887. Naturalized on 24 Oct 1890 in North Dakota. Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, on 25 Apr 1910.[6] Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3] Resided in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, in Oct 1929. Was on the census for Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 6 Apr 1930.[14] Hans Hinrich died in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 29 Sep 1931; he was 69. Buried on 5 Oct 1931 in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin, California. Occupation: farmer and McHenry County official (auditor and treasurer).
Hans was the fourth in a family of five children. Attended school in Germany until age 16 and then left his parental home to work on neighboring farms. When Hans was 18, he migrated to Olmsted County, Minnesota, and worked on farms for the next six years. (Landed at Port of New York in May 1881).
Claimed to have begun residing on his Willow Creek Twp. land 1 Jan 1887, but came to the area in 1886. He obtained land by Homestead patented 12 Nov 1894. Filed a Timber-Culture affidavit 12 Oct 1887 and received a patent on that land 6 Aug 1896. The tree claim contained 10 acres of cottonwood, boxelder and ash trees.
Applied for citizenship 11 Oct 1887 at Ramsey County, North Dakota, and received his citizenship 24 Oct 1890. He built his two-story home in Willow Creek Township in 1897. Original homestead and tree claim was 320 acres (later grew to 680 acres of farm land and 880 acres of ranch land). Elected to the McHenry board of commissioners in 1897 and served as chairman for two years. Served as McHenry County treasurer from 1901-05, and auditor from 1905-08. Ownership of the farm passed to son Ted in 1928. Retired to Lodi, California in Oct 1929.
"Hans Rothgarn", origin Germany, is inscribed on panel 634 on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island, New York Harbor. However, Hans did not enter through Ellis Island.
The postal address for the family farm, Hansarah, is Rural Route 2, Box 165, Willow City, North Dakota.
Hans Rothgarn was a trustee of the North Dakota State School of Forestry.
North Dakota Secretary of State P. D. Norton issued an automobile license # 1266 to Hans H. Rothgarn of Willow City on 30 March 1912.
Sarah Marie HOFFMAN
On 11 Jan 1888 when Hans Hinrich was 25, he married Sarah Marie HOFFMAN[4],
daughter of Charles August "Carl" HOFFMAN (1838->1905) & Fredericke 'Fredericka" MEYER(S)
(1843-1933), in Wabasha, Wabasha, Minnesota. Born on 4 Sep 1868 in Potsdam, Olmsted,
Minnesota.[15],[16]
Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3]
Was on the census for Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 6 Apr 1930.[17]
Resided in Fresno, Fresno, California, on 4 Nov 1933.[18]
Sarah Marie died in Fresno, Fresno, California, on 18 May 1946; she was 77. Buried on 23 May 1946
in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin, California.[19]
They had the following children:
6. Katharina "Kate" ROTHGARN (Claus)
Born on 21 May 1867 in Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany. Immigrated on 26 May 1882 to Castle Garden, Port of New York.[1],[8] Katharina "Kate" died in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, on 16 Apr 1957; she was 89. Buried on 19 Apr 1957 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota. Resided in Upham, North Dakota, in May 1956. Religion: Lutheran.
From ship manifest schedule:
Name: Catha. Rothgarn
Age: 14
Gender: Female
Occupation Code: None
Country: Prussia
Last Residence: Unknown
Final Destination: Unknown
Port of Embarkation: Bremen
Manifest ID Number: 36643
Ship's Name: Braunschweig
Date of Arrival: May 26, 1882
On 30 Nov 1905 when Katharina "Kate" was 38, she married Thomas C. CHRISTENSEN, in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota. Born abt 1869 in Denmark. Immigrated in 1892.[6],[8] Was on the census for Twp 158 Range 79, McHenry, North Dakota, on 30 Apr 1910.[6] Was on the census for Little Deep, McHenry, North Dakota, on 30 Jan 1920.[1],[20] Was on the census for Little Deep, McHenry, North Dakota, on 2 Apr 1930. Occupation: farmer.
Thomas Christensen
Katharina "Kate" married Thomas Chirstensen of Deep River (Little Deep Twp), North Dakota.
Both of Thomas' parents were born in Denmark.[8]
Thomas Christensen prob. d. 16 Oct 1945 in Mower, N.D.
They had one child:
Third Generation
7. Henry Christofer ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus)
Born on 17 Oct 1879 in Hammond, Wabasha, Minnesota.[1] Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1900. Was on the census for Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota, on 4 Apr 1930.[21] Resided in Upham, North Dakota, in 1912. Resided in Willow City, North Dakota, in 1915.
Henry Christofer died in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, on 12 May 1968; he was 88. Buried on 16 May 1968 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota. Occupation: decorator (1930).
Mary BARGSTEN
On 11 Jan 1905 when Henry Christofer was 25, he married Mary BARGSTEN, daughter of Henry BARGSTEN
(1863-) & Mary ___ (1864-), in Jarrets, Minnesota. Born on 13 Jul 1884 in Hallenbeck, Germany.
Immigrated in 1888.[8] Mary died in Rugby, Pierce,
North Dakota, on 8 Jun 1975; she was 90. Buried on 12 Jun 1975 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Willow
City, Bottineau, North Dakota. At the age of three, Mary, with her parents, came to America and settled near Zumbrota, Minnesota
(Mary Rothgarn obituary).
They had the following children:
8. Gustaf/Gustav Wilhelm "Gus" ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus)
Born on 3 Dec 1880 in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota.[4] Resided in North Dakota, in 1902. Resided in Minot, Ward, North Dakota, in 1945. Gustaf/Gustav Wilhelm "Gus" died in prob. Minot, Ward, North Dakota, on 5 Mar 1956; he was 75. Buried on 9 Mar 1956 in Rosehill Cemetery. Gustav and Tillie lived at Willow City, N.D., then farmed west of Glenburn.[16]
On 29 Nov 1906 when Gustaf/Gustav Wilhelm "Gus" was 25, he married Ottillie Sophia "Tillie" ERDMAN, daughter of August ERDMAN (1846-1909) & Maria HIEN (1856-1941), in Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota. Born on 13 Feb 1879 in Germany. Ottillie Sophia "Tillie" died in Minot, Ward, North Dakota, on 2 Mar 1966; she was 87.
They had one child:
9. Wilhemina "Minnie" ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus)
Born on 16 Oct 1882 in Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota.[1],[4] Wilhemina "Minnie" died in May 1961; she wasWilhemina "Minnie" married Emil LUDWITZKE.
They had one child:
10. Kate J. "Katie" ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus) Born on 2 Mar 1885 in Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota.[1],[4] Kate J. "Katie" died in Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 13 Dec 1968; she was 83.
Kate J. "Katie" married James William NOLAN Sr.. Was on the census for Oakwood, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1930.[8]
They had the following children:
11. Meta Louise "Louise" ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus)[1] Born on 6 Jan 1888 in Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota. Meta Louise "Louise" died in Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 6 Sep 1970; she was 82. Buried on 9 Sep 1970 in Millville Cemetery, Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota. Religion: Church of Christ.
Louise was enumerated in the 1920 federal census as widow McTellier with 3 year old son Carl, living with Claus and Meta. Carl's father was born in Minnesota and his native tounge is Irish. In same census, future husband Edwin Rahrman is living with his parents at nearby farm.[3] Bef 1920 when Meta Louise "Louise" was 31, she first married Mr. McTELLIER3. Born in Minnesota.
They had one child:
Aft Jan 1920 when Meta Louise "Louise" was 31, she second married Edwin RAHRMAN, son of Joseph RAHRMAN (1869-1919) & Mathilda K. ___ (1870-1950). Born on 30 Dec 1898 in Minnesota.[1] Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1900. Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1920.[3] Edwin died in Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota, in Jan 1983; he was 84. Buried in Millville Cemetery, Oakwood Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota.
12. Walter Andrew ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus)[1] Born on 17 Feb 1890 in Wabasha, Minnesota. Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1914.[7] Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 29 Jan 1920.[23] Walter Andrew died in Goodhue or Wabasha County, Minnesota, on 12 Dec 1962; he was 72. Buried in Millville Cemetery, Oakwood Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota.
On 31 Dec 1913 when Walter Andrew was 23, he married Alma Anna Katie ADLER, daughter of Frank ADLER & Katharine "Mary" WINTER, in Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota. Born on 17 Dec 1891 in Minnesota.[22],[3] Alma Anna Katie died in Goodhue County, Minnesota, on 23 Apr 1991; she was 99.[22] Buried in Millville Cemetery, Oakwood Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota. Both of Alma's parents were born in Minnesota.[3] Probably sister of Clarence Adler, Ernest Adler.
They had the following children:
Walter and Alma are grandparents of Coco Eken, wife of Rod Eken, antique dealer in Minnesota.[16]
13. Infant ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus) Born on 1 Nov 1893. Infant died on 1 Nov 1893; he was <1. Buried in Bremen Lutheran Cemetry, Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota. This infant prob. issue of Claus J. ROTHGARN and Meta BURTH as their son Joseph is buried in same cemetery.
14. Joseph E. ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus) Born on 12 Dec 1895 in Minnesota.[1] Joseph E. died in Wabasha County, Minnesota, on 9 Jun 1915; he was 19. Buried in Bremen Lutheran Cemetry, Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota.
15. Ervin ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus) Born on 18 Apr 1898 in Minnesota.[1] Was on the census for Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 22 Apr 1930.[24] Resided in Millville, Wabasha, Minnesota, in May 1956. Ervin died in Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 5 Mar 1965; he was 66. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota. Cause of death: stroke. Ervin had 10 ch. with Viola Goldie Dodes Fuller.
In Sep 1926 when Ervin was 28, he married Viola "Goldie" DODES. Born on 12 Jul 1908. Viola "Goldie" died in Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 9 Jun 1991; she was 82. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota.
They had the following children:
16. Andrew ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus) Born on 13 Jun 1901 in Minnesota.[15] Was on the census for Pepin, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1920. Andrew died in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 12 May 1973; he was 71.[15] Father of Dolores May ROTHGARN?
Andrew married Frida HOFFMAN[16]. Frida died on 5 Jan 1930 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California. Frida Hoffman of Gregory, South Dakota.[16]
17. Erna ROTHGARN (Claus, Claus) Born on 16 Dec 1902 in Minnesota.[15] Was on the census for Hyde Park Twp, Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1920. Resided in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, in 1979. Erna died in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, on 29 Jan 1990; she was 87.[15]
Erna married Jonathan WEBER. Born on 5 Nov 1902 in Russia.[25],[22] Was on the census for Lodi, Elkhorn Twp, San Joaquin, California, on 15 Apr 1930.[25] Jonathan died in prob. not California, on 3 May 1992; he was 89. Occupation: farm laborer. Both of Jonathan's parents were born in Russia.[25]
They had one child:
18. Hubert Andreas August ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus) Born on 28 Dec 1888 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota Territory. Resided in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, aft 1908. At the age of 19, Hubert Andreas August was employed at a lumber yard in Lodi, California, aft 1908. Resided in Hardy, Mendocino, California, in 1910.[26] Was on the census for Westport Twp, Mendocino, California, on 16 Apr 1910.[27] Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3] Was on the census for Madera Twp 3, Madera, California, on 8 May 1930.[28] Hubert Andreas August died in Fresno, Fresno, California, on 8 Dec 1952; he was 63. Buried on 11 Dec 1952 in Belmont Memorial Park, Masonic Section, Fresno, Fresno, California. Occupation: bookkeeper (1910), building supplier manager (1930).[26],[28] Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage; hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
On 5 Jul 1935 when Hubert Andreas August was 46, he married Myrtle Imo DANIELS, daughter of Harvey Albert DANIELS (1885-) & Sarah Maud PACK (1886-).[16] Born on 20 Jan 1907 in Enid, Garfield, Oklahoma.[22],[16] Myrtle Imo died in Fresno, Fresno, California, on 20 Apr 2001; she was 94.[22] Buried on 26 Apr 2001 in Belmont Memorial Park, Masonic Section, Fresno, Fresno, California.
They had one child:
19. Richard Heinrich "Dick" ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus) Born on 25 Feb 1891 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota. At the age of <1, Richard Heinrich "Dick" was baptized on 29 Mar 1891. Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3] Was on the census for Madera Twp 3, Madera, California, on 8 May 1930.[28] Richard Heinrich "Dick" died in Madera, Madera, California, on 10 Aug 1973; he was 82.[29] Buried on 13 Aug 1973 in Belmont Memorial Park, Masonic Section, Fresno, Fresno, California. Occupation: grape grower. Vineyard ranch in Madera had 40 acres.
On 22 Feb 1928 when Richard Heinrich "Dick" was 36, he first married Ina Olivia ANDERSON, daughter of Mr. ANDERSON & Miss BUCKMAN (-<1940), in Kerman, Fresno, California.[16] Born on 19 Jun 1896 in California (prob. Fresno County).[15] Ina Olivia died in Fresno County, California, on 26 Nov 1957; she was 61.[15] They were divorced in 1950. Both of Ina's parents were born in Sweden.[28] Ina ANDERSON was living on the Fresno County side of the San Joaquin River, at or near Cal. highway 152, when she met Richard ROTHGARN (who lived on the other side of the river in Madera County).
They had one child:
On 22 Jul 1950 when Richard Heinrich "Dick" was 59, he second married Allie B. HADEN, daughter of Dr. John W. HADEN (1870-1926) & Willie BALDWIN (1881-), in Merced, Merced, California.[16] Born on 11 Sep 1901 in Plevna, Knox, Missouri. Resided in Shelbina, Shelby County, Missouri, bef 1919. Resided in 26859 Avenue 5 1/2, Madera, Madera, California, in 1950. Allie B. died in Madera, Madera, California, on 22 Sep 1999; she was 98. Buried on 25 Sep 1999 in Belmont Memorial Park, Masonic Section, Fresno, Fresno, California. Occupation: Xray technician and physical therapist. Education: Graduated from Central Methodist College, Fayette. Graduated from X-ray and Lab Tech School in St. Louis. Allie HADEN ROTHGARN died 22 Sept 1999
Posted by Earlyne M Achelpohl on Sat, 20 Nov 1999
Surname: BALDWIN, DARLEY, DIXSON, DOWNS, HADEN, PARSONS, REVERCOMB, ROTHGARN, SMITH
She is survived by nieces Mary Jane PARSONS of Novelty; Linda DOWNS of Port Charlotte, Florida; Ruth Ann DIXSON of Shelbina; Jane DIXSON of Oregon City, Oregon; and nephew: John DARLEY of Canton. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two sisters: Helen DARLEY and Nancy REVERCOMB and one brother: Levi HADEN.
She attended school at Plevna Elementary, Shelbina High School and graduated from Central Methodist College at Fayette. She taught science at Shelbina High School then later graduated from x-ray and lab tech school in St. Louis. She worked in several states before joining the WAC's where she served as a physical therapist. She was discharged with rank of Lieutenant and returned to work in California. She has continued to farm the grape orchard selling to a winery but mostly making raisins. Allie received her 75 year Eastern Star pin in December, 1998 from the Shelbina Chapter. She was an active member of the Tehran Shrine Temple Bells from which she was named, "A Very Special Lady".
Attending the services were Jerry and Linda DOWNS, Janie SMITH, John David and Mary Jane PARSONS.
Transcribed from "The Shelbina Democrat", a weekly newspaper serving the Shelby County, Missouri area.
ROTHGARN, ALLIE H. Funeral services for Allie H. Rothgarn, 98, of
Madera will be held at 10 a.m. today at John N. Lisle Chapel. Mrs.
Rothgarn, a farmer for 50 years, died Wednesday. Visitation will be from
9 a.m. to service time today at the chapel.
Fresno Bee
25 Sep 1999
Military: WAC, served as a physical therapist. She was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant. They had no children.
20. Dr. Charles William "Charley" ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus)
Born on 5 May 1893 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota. Charles William "Charley" died in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, on 25 Jan 1955; he was 61. Buried on 29 Jan 1955 in Persilla Cemetery, Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota. Education: D.V.M. Charles owned the Cramond Hotel in Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota.
Military: Name: Charles William Rothgarn
Army #: 2,676,251
Registrant: yes, Sheridan county, Mont.
Birth Place: Willow City, N. Dak.
Birth Date: 05 May 1893
Parent's Origin: of German-American parents
Occupation: student
Comment: enlisted in the Reserve Corps at Grand Rapids, Mich., on Dec., 1917; never called into active
service; attended Grand Rapids Veterinary College, to Dec. 18, 1917; McKillips Veterinary College,
Chicago, Ill., to discharge. Discharged at Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 4, 1919.[30]
On 26 Nov 1942 when Charles William "Charley" was 49, he married Kathleen
IRWIN, daughter of William IRWIN & Kathleen PRESTON, in Papillion, Sarpy,
Nebraska.[16] Born on 26 Apr 1904 in Bowesmont,
Pembina, North Dakota.[22],[16]
Resided in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, in 1999. Kathleen died on 7 Dec 1999; she was
95.[22] Buried in Riverside New Mausoleum, Fargo,
Cass, North Dakota.[16] They were divorced on 30 Dec
1949 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota.[16] Perhaps Kathleen
is related to Joann ROTHGARN who died same day as Kathleen 07 Dec 1999 (obituary reference:
ROTHGARN. JoAnn "Joey" ( ); 52; Shakopee MN; St Paul P-P; 1999-12-9). The newspaper is likely the Pioneer
Press.
21. Andrew Edward "Andy" ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus)
Born on 13 Aug 1896 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota. Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3] Resided in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, on 10 Oct 1926.[31] Was on the census for Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, on 14 Apr 1930.[32] Andrew Edward "Andy" died in Fresno, Fresno, California, on 5 Jun 1974; he was 77. Buried on 8 Jun 1974 in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno, California. Occupation: farmer, Federal Census Enumerator (1920), house painter.[33],[34]
Military: Served in WWI in France with the Rainbow Division 117 Field Sig. Bn. His serial number was 493256.
He was honorably discharged.
Name: Andrew Edward Rothgarn
Army #: 493,256
Registrant: no, under age
Birth Place: Willow City, N. Dak.
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1896
Parent's Origin: of German-American parents
Occupation: farmer
Andrew enlisted at Grand Forks on May 20, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 15th Service
Company, Signal Corps, to May 31, 1918; Fort Leavenworth, Kans., June Replacement Draft, to July 9, 1918;
Company B, 116th Field Signal Battalion, to (date not given); Company C, 117th Field Signal Battalion, to
discharge; overseas from June 21, 1918, to April 2, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive
Sector: Essey-Pannes (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on April 11, 1919, as a Private.33 The ship on
which he traveled to or from the Great War was the USS Leviathan, formerly the DS Vaterland of Germany's
Hamburg-Amerika Line, the largest ship in the world when she was built in 1914.
On 25 Sep 1926 when Andrew Edward "Andy" was 30, he married Gunda Amanda HANSON, daughter of Gilbert HANSON (1865->1930) & Anna (Ane, Annie, Johanna) BOLLING (1869->1930), in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.[31] Born on 22 Feb 1895 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.[35] Was on the census for Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, on 13 Jan 1920.[36] Gunda Amanda died in Fresno, Fresno, California, on 16 May 1977; she was 82. Buried on 18 May 1977 in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno, California. Occupation: bookkeeper.
They had the following children:
Andrew and Gunda resided at 2730 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.[16]
22. Grace Josephine ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus)[37],[16]
Born on 29 Oct 1898 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota.[37] At the age of <1, Grace Josephine was baptized on 4 Dec 1898. Was on the census for Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois, on 8 Apr 1930.[38] Grace Josephine died in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, on 2 Nov 1990; she was 92. Buried in Chapel of the Light Columbarium, Fresno, Fresno, California. Occupation: auditor.[8]
Grace Josephine ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus) was born Oct. 29, 1898, at Hansarah, the family farm west of Willow City, North Dakota, to Hans and Sarah (HOFFMAN) ROTHGARN. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Luteran Church, Willow Creek and attended parochial school there. She was reared in the area but began school at Towner, North Dakota in 1904 and continued there until 1910. Then she attended a country school in Willow Creek Township through 8th grade. She took a business course at the Lutheran Ladies Seminary, Red Wing, Minnesota for about one year and began working as a teller and bookkeeper at First National Bank, Willow City, in 1917. In 1924 she began employment with the Federal Reserve System and Comptroller of the Currency, St. Louis, Missouri. She set up bookkeeping systems to reopen banks and traveled throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri setting up systems. In 1936 she began working for Defiance Building and Loan Co., Definance, Ohio and remained there until 1946, when she moved to Madera, California.
She married Abram Potter Nov. 1, 1947 at Ukiah, California. He died June 15, 1958 and is inurned in Chapel of the Light, Fresno, California. They lived in Aptos, California and in September, 1958, she moved to San Mateo, California where she later cared for her sister, Gertrude Woods, until her death in May, 1976. She continued to live in San Mateo until moving to the Harold S. Haaland Home [in Rugby, North Dakota] Sept. 6, 1990.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Willow City, and joined the Business and Professional Women's Club in St. Louis in 1924. She had been a member of the Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Keenagers Senior Citizens Club, Beresford Senior Citizens Club, and Hillsdale Senior Center Bridge Group, all San Mateo. She was a long time member of the Republican Party and enjoyed several trips throughout the world and gardening.[37]
Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois), 3 March 1928: "Blue Mound, Mar. 3 -- Miss Grace Rothgarn of St. Louis is here for two months in the interest of the National bank".
Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois), 21 March 1928: "Blue Mound, Mar. 21 -- Miss Grace Rothgarn visited her sister in Chicago Saturday and Sunday".
Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois), 9 April 1928: "Blue Mound, Apr. 9 -- Miss Grace Rothgarn visited friends in St. Louis Sunday".
On 1 Nov 1947 when Grace Josephine was 49, she married Abram "Abe" POTTER, son of Mr. POTTER & Miss PALMATIER, in Ukiah, Mendocino, California. Born on 31 Jul 1877 in Iowa.[15] Was on the census for Iowa in 1900.[1] Abram "Abe" died in Santa Cruz County, California, on 15 Jun 1958; he was 80.[15] Buried in Chapel of the Light Columbarium, Fresno, Fresno, California. Abe's last ranch was in Madera on Avenue 5 1/2, east of Madera Avenue. His father was born in Ohio, and his mother in New York State.[1] In November 1990, he had living nieces, Harriet Entler of Seattle Washingon, and Elinor Greenwood of Jacksonville, Florida.[37]
They had no children.
23. Arthur Thaddeus "Ted" ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus)
Born on 24 Aug 1901 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota. At the age of <1, Arthur Thaddeus "Ted" was baptized on 29 Sep 1901. Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3] Arthur Thaddeus "Ted" died in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, on 24 Apr 1981; he was 79. Buried on 28 Apr 1981 in Persilla Watts Cemetery, Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota. Occupation: grain farmer. Education: business college. Ted was born in a downstairs bedroom, and died in the kitchen.[16]
On 16 Oct 1929 when Arthur Thaddeus "Ted" was 28, he married Luella Sophia KJELBERSON, daughter of Carl KJELBERSON/KJELBERTSON (~1878-) & Christina LEE (~1880-), in Minneqaukan Twp, Ramsey, North Dakota.[16] Born on 27 Sep 1904 in Minnewaukan Twp, Ramsey, North Dakota.[16] Graduated from Devils Lake High School, Minneqaukan Twp, Ramsey, North Dakota, on 1 Jun 1923; she was 18.[16] Luella Sophia died in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, on 6 Aug 2004; she was 99. Buried on 10 Aug 2004 in Persilla Watts Cemetery, Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota. Occupation: teacher, Willow Creek #1 rural school (known familiarly as the Rothgarn school). Education: attended Mayville State Teacher's College.
They had one child:
24. Gertrude Ione "Trudy" ROTHGARN (Hans, Claus)
Born on 27 Jul 1903 in Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota. Was on the census for Willow Creek Township, McHenry, North Dakota, in Feb 1920.[3] Graduated from Willow City High School, Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota, in Jun 1921; she was 17. Gertrude Ione "Trudy" died in San Mateo, San Mateo, California, on 13 May 1976; she was 72. Buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Occupation: nurse.
Abt 1922 when Gertrude Ione "Trudy" was 18, she married Dr. Bert Leslie Taylor WOODS.[16],[39] Born abt 1890 in Illinois.[3] Was on the census for Chicago, Cook, Illinios, in 1920. Was on the census for Chicago, Cook, Illinios, on 5 Apr 1930.[39] Bert Leslie Taylor died bef 1960; he was 70. Buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois. Occupation: surgeon. Both of Bert's parents were born in Kansas.[39]
They had one child:
25. Andrew C. H. CHRISTENSEN (Katharina, Claus)
Born on 1 Oct 1906 in North Dakota.[8],[22] Andrew C. H. died in Apr 1981; he was 74.[22]
Fourth Generation
26. Edgar Henry ROTHGARN (Henry, Claus, Claus)
Born on 2 Nov 1905.[22] Resided in Portland, Oregon, in Jun 1975. Edgar Henry died in Washington County, Oregon, on 12 Apr 1976; he was 70.[40] Buried on 15 Apr 1976 in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
27. Florence M. ROTHGARN (Henry, Claus, Claus)
Born on 2 Apr 1907. Graduated from Willow City High School, Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota, in May 1926; she was 19. Resided in Pray, Park, Montana, in 1972. Florence M. died in Pray, Park, Montana, on 15 Jul 2004; she was 97.[22]In 1933 when Florence M. was 25, she married Levi Alvin "Alvin" STANDS, son of Joseph STANDS & Mary Ann "Molly" DORGAN, in Jarretts, Minnesota. Born on 7 May 1908 in Chico Hot Springs, Park County, Montana. Levi Alvin "Alvin" died in Park County, Montana, on 22 Aug 1991; he was 83.
28. Viola M. ROTHGARN (Henry, Claus, Claus)
Born abt 1909. Graduated from Willow City High School, Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota, in May 1927; she was 18. Was on the census for Forest Grove, Fergus, Montana, on 17 Apr 1930.[41]1 Graduated from Minot State University, North Dakota, in 1932; she was 23. Resided in Torrance, Los Angeles, California, in 1972. Resided in St. Paul, Minnesota, in Jun 1975. Occupation: teacher (1930). Last known residence Dunnellon, Florida.Aft 1930 when Viola M. was 21, she married Clinton FAUCETT.
They had the following children:
29. Lloyd Gustave ROTHGARN (Henry, Claus, Claus)
Born on 13 Jun 1913 in Upham, McHenry, North Dakota.[22] Lloyd Gustave died in Mesa, Maricopa,Arizona, on 26 Jan 1989; he was 75.[22]
Lloyd Gustave married Vida Mildred GROW, daughter of Clayton Benjamin GROW (1866-) & Annette Bell SEVERANCE (1870-). Born on 25 May 1915 in Makoti, Ward, North Dakota.
They had the following children:
30. Harold ROTHGARN (Gustaf, Claus, Claus)
Born on 30 Jan 1913.[22] Harold died on 16 Oct 1990; he was 77.[22]
31. Roy Arnold LUDWITZKE (Wilhemina, Claus, Claus)
Born on 29 Jun 1910 in Minnesota. Roy Arnold died in Goodhue County, Minnesota, on 4 Jul 1981; he was 71.
32. Alice NOLAN (Kate, Claus, Claus)
Born abt 1914.
33. Harriet Lucille NOLAN [15](Kate, Claus, Claus)
Born on 12 May 1918 in Minnesota.15 Harriet Lucille died in Orange County, California, on 23 Jan 1996; she was 77.[15],[22] Mother's maiden name is ROTHGARN[15]
Harriet Lucille married Mr. SCHONES.
34. James William NOLAN Jr. (Kate, Claus, Claus)
Born on 25 Feb 1920 in Minnesota. James William died in Wabasha County, Minnesota, on 18 Apr 1994; he was 74.
35. Carl McTELLIER (Meta, Claus, Claus)
Born abt 1916 in Minnesota.[3]
36. Donald Hubert "Don" ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Born on 2 Nov 1914 in Minnesota.[3] Resided in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, in Jun 1989. Occupation: typewriter technician.
Don Rothgarn of Van Nuys, California. Has a son who is a pilot. Father of Ernie who graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1972.
Donald Hubert "Don" married Iluminada Maria "Lumita" TEJERAS. Born on 22 Jul 1921.
They had the following children:
37. Lloyd ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Born abt 1916 in Minnesota.[3]
38. Vera Mildred ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Born on 7 May 1918 in Olmsted County, Minnesota.[3] Vera Mildred died in Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota, on 7 Nov 2004; she was 86. Buried on 11 Nov 2004 in Oakwood Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing Twp, Goodhue, Minnesota. Religion: Lutheran. Vera (ROTHGARN) FASBENDER was preceeded in death by great-grandson Walter Hayes.
In 1936 when Vera Mildred was 17, she first married Marvin RABE. On 1 Jan 1941 when Vera Mildred was 22, she second married LeRoy John "Fuzzy" FASBENDER, son of John G. FASBENDER & Mary M. BARR, in Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota. Born on 25 Mar 1919 in Big River, Wisconsin. LeRoy John "Fuzzy" died in Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota, on 13 Apr 2001; he was 82. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing Twp, Goodhue, Minnesota.
They had the following children:
39. Orville H. ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Born on 23 Apr 1920. Buried in (planned) St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota.
On 30 Jun 1946 when Orville H. was 26, he married Lillie M. "Addie" HANSON. Born on 8 Aug 1923. Lillie M. "Addie" died in Olmsted County, Minnesota, on 19 Oct 1980; she was 57. Buried in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Owatonna Twp, Steele, Minnesota.
40. Dorothy ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Dorothy died abt 1979. Cause of death: cancer.
Dorothy married Mr. JOHNSON.
41. Helen ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Born on 26 May 1926.
Helen married Francis KEITH.
42. Willard A. ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born on 30 Apr 1927. Resided in Norway, Dickinson, Michigan. Willard A. died in Iron Mountain, Dickinson, Michigan, on 6 Oct 1984; he was 57. Cause of death: cancer. Willard A. ROTHGARN of Norway, Dickinson, Michigan.
In Jun 1953 when Willard A. was 26, he married Pauline MACKIE. Pauline ROTHGARN of Norway, Dickinson, Michigan.
They had the following children:
43. Robert Ervin ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born on 9 Apr 1928 in Minnesota.[22] Robert Ervin died in Hennepin County, Minnesota, on 27 Oct 1972; he was 44.
Robert Ervin first married Ardis Joan MILLER, daughter of Miss REINCKE. Born on 20 Sep 1929 in Minnesota.[22] Ardis Joan died in Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 16 May 1983; she was 53. They were divorced.
They had the following children:
Robert Ervin second married Dorothy ___. Born on 12 Apr 1934. Dorothy died in Hillsborough, Florida, on 13 Aug 1996; she was 62.
44. June ROTHGARN (Walter, Claus, Claus)
Born in Jun 1930. Mel and June LILJEVALL of Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota.
In Apr 1956 when June was 25, she married Melvin "Mel" LILJEVAL.
They had the following children:
45. Lois ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born in Jul 1931. Lois Laqua of Goodhue, Goodhue County, Minnesota. In 2004, of Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota.
In Nov 1947 when Lois was 16, she married Emery LAQUA.
They had the following children:
46. Claus Henry ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born in 1932. Claus Henry died in Wabasha County, Minnesota, on 12 May 1939; he was 7.
47. Donald ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born in 1933. Donald died in Wabasha County, Minnesota, on 31 May 1943; he was 10. Cause of death: drowned in boating accident. Drowned with brother James.
48. James Frederick ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born in 1937. James Frederick died in Wabasha County, Minnesota, on 31 May 1943; he was 6. Cause of death: drowned in boating accident. Drowned with brother Donald.
49. Mary Lou ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born in Jun 1938. Jimmie and Mary Lou ROCHA of Cyrus, California.
Mary Lou first married David SEVERSON. They were divorced.
They had the following children:
Mary Lou second married Richard (Dick) WENDT. Richard (Dick) died in Feb 1989. Cause of death: cardiac arrest.
Mary Lou third married Jimmie ROCHA.
50. Richard ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born in May 1942. Richard and Sharyn ROTHGARN of Warren, New Jersey. In 2004, of Ilion, New York.
In Jul 1966 when Richard was 24, he married Sharyn ___.
They had the following children:
51. Don Lee "Butch" ROTHGARN (Ervin, Claus, Claus)
Born on 7 May 1945 in Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota. Graduated from Lincoln High School, in 1963; he was 17. Don Lee "Butch" died in Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota, on 1 Sep 2004; he was 59. Buried on 6 Sep 2004 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota. Don Lee ROTHGARN of Lake City, Wabasha, Minnesota. One of Don's sons married Miss SAUTHORPE and the other Miss BANKS. Don and Marie own the Port of Call tavern/restaurant, 104 N. Washington St., Lake City, Minnesota.
Butch ROTHGARN was survived by his wife; two sons, Blake (Trina) and Brent (Nicole), both of Lake City; two grandchildren; three sisters, Lois (Emery) Laqua and June (Mel) Liljevall, both of Lake City, and Mary Lou (Jimmie) Rocha of Cyprus Calif.; and a brother, Richard (Sharyn) of Ilion, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.
On 17 Jul 1965 when Don Lee "Butch" was 20, he married Marie B. MICHELS, daughter of John M. MICHELS (1908-1986) & Bernadette Rose BRENDA (1908-2003), in Lake CIty, Wabasha, Minnesota. Born abt 1944.
They had the following children:
52. Neil William WEBER.[42] (Erna, Claus, Claus)
Born on 29 Dec 1928 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California.
53. Vonda Lee ROTHGARN (Hubert, Claus, Claus)
Born on 4 Mar 1935.[22] Vonda Lee died in Fresno County, California, on 13 Sep 2004; she was 69.[22]
Vonda Lee first married Mr. LITTLETON.
They had one child:
Vonda Lee second married Mr. SMITH.
54. Phyllis Melba ROTHGARN (Richard, Claus, Claus)
Born on 10 Apr 1929 in Fresno County, California.[42] Phyllis Melba died bef 8 May 1930; she was 1. Buried in Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno, California.
55. Charles Arlo "Chuck" ROTHGARN (Andrew, Claus, Claus)
Born on 1 Apr 1928 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. Resided in Fresno County, California, in 1933. Graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, Fresno, Fresno, California, on 12 Jun 1946; he was 18.[16] Resided in Selma, Fresno, California, in 1958. At the age of 60, Charles Arlo "Chuck" retired from California Division of Forestry, in 1989. Charles Arlo "Chuck" died in Selma, Fresno, California, on 5 Sep 1997; he was 69.[15] Buried on 9 Sep 1997 in Floral Memorial Park, Selma, Fresno, California. Occupation: Division Chief, California Division of Forestry and Fire Protection. Charles, Joyce, Susan, and Rick removed to Selma in 1958.
On 23 Jul 1948 when Charles Arlo "Chuck" was 20, he married Joyce Janelle SHIPMAN, daughter of George Isaac "Shak" SHIPMAN (1902-) & Ruby Pearl McTEER (1908-), in Reno, Washoe, Nevada.[16] Born on 14 Oct 1928 in Fresno County, California.[42]
They had the following children:
56. Rodger Andrew ROTHGARN (Andrew, Claus, Claus)
Born on 22 Jul 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. Graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School, Fresno, Fresno, California, in Jun 1951; he was 18. Graduated from Fresno Junior College, Fresno, Fresno, California, abt 1953; he was 20. Resided in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, California, in Oct 1955. Resided in Torrance, Los Angeles, California, in 1959. Resided in Fresno, Fresno, California, in 1962. Resided in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, California, in 2000. Occupation: machinist. Education: A.S., Fresno Junior College. Religion: Lutheran.
On 10 Sep 1955 when Rodger Andrew was 23, he first married Shirley Ann MONTAGUE, daughter of Hubert Eaton MONTAGUE (1908-1980) & Doris Irene NASON (1912-1996), in Fresno, Fresno, California. Born on 1 Sep 1934 in North Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont. Graduated from Cambridge High School, Jeffersonville, Lamoille, Vermont, in Jun 1951; she was 16. Resided in Fresno, Fresno, California, in Nov 1951. Resided in Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, California, in Oct 1955. Resided in Torrance, Los Angeles, California, in 1959. Resided in Fresno, Fresno, California, in 1962. Resided in Woodstock, Cherokee, Georgia, in Sep 1982. Resided in Fresno, Fresno, California, in Nov 1988. Resided in Sanger, Fresno, California, in Mar 1996. Occupation: business owner, salesperson, account clerk. They were divorced on 1 Nov 1979 in Fresno, Fresno, California.
They had the following children:
On 2 Jan 1996 when Rodger Andrew was 63, he second married Helen Louise DILLON[43], daughter of James Leroy "Roy" DILLON (1903-1988) & Dolly Annie Vernice MARQUESS (1915-1987), in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.[44] Born on 8 Feb 1932 in Corder, Lafayette Co., Missouri.[45] Resided in Ventura, Ventura Co., California, in Feb 1988. Resided in North Fork, Madera, California, on 28 Dec 1989. Occupation: real estate broker, California license # 00495686.
They had no children.
57. Mildred Marguerite ROTHGARN 16 (Andrew, Claus, Claus)
Born on 3 Jun 1934 in Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota. Graduated from Willow City High School, Willow City, Bottineau, North Dakota, on 28 May 1953; she was 18. Graduated from University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on 9 Aug 1958; she was 24. Graduated from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, on 10 Jun 1962; she was 28. Resided in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, in Dec 1997. Education: Undergraduate degree in accounting from UND, Master's degree in textiles and clothing from Michigan. She was never married.
Mildred opened The Pin Pointers, a fabric and Hallmark card store, in 1971 in Bottineau, North Dakota. She was the 1978 president of the Bottineau Chamber of Commerce — the first woman president of the Bottineau Chamber.
No Children.
58. Margery WOODS (Gertrude, Claus, Claus)
Resided in Bourgeois, Sierra Madre, California, in 1991. Resided in Brewster, Washington, in 1997. Of Bourgeois, Sierra Madre, California [1990, 1991].[37]
Margery married Mr. BOURGEOIS.
They had one child:
Sources:
Funeral services for Richard H. Rothgarn, 82, of 26859 Avenue 5 1/2, a Madera County grape grower for 50 years, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Lisle Calaveras Chapel. He died Friday in a Madera hospital.
A native of North Dakota, Rothgarn had settled in Madera in 1921. He was active in the Masonic Order.
He is survived by his widow, Allie; two brothers, A.E. Rothgarn of Fresno and A.T. Rothgarn of Willow City, ND, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Potter and Mrs. Gertrude Woods of San Mateo. Burial will be in the Belmont Memoral Park.