1. Theodorus Thomas Bosch was born in 1786 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany.

 

Theodorus Thomas Bosch and Johanna Maria Nellissen were married on 31 December 1827 in Warbeyan, Kreis Kleve, Germany. Johanna Maria Nellissen was born on 15 May 1806 in Warbeyan, Kreis Kleve, Germany. Theodorus Thomas Bosch and Johanna Maria Nellissen had the following children:

 

+2 i. Johann Herman (John) Boss, born on 13 October 1833, Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany; married Johanna Maria Fehlings, on 20 February 1855, Montgomery County, Missouri; died on 13 June 1904, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+3 ii. Theodore Thomas Boss, born on 17 May 1836, Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany; married Johanna Salemenck, on 1 August 1856, Church of the Risen Savior (St. Joseph) Rhineland, Montgomery Co., Missouri; married Anna Gesina Singer, about 1866, Missouri; married Regina Windolf, on 15 July 1880, Church of the Risen Savior (St. Joseph) Rhineland, Montgomery Co., Missouri; died on 26 April 1919, Missouri.

+4 iii. Maria Boss, born on 8 October 1838, Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany; married Gerhard Richard Reymer, on 12 December 1855, Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Hermanus L. (Raymond Herman) Reymer, on 20 July 1864, Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri; died on 28 January 1874.

5 iv. Wilhelm Boss was born on 31 July 1842 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. He was christened on 2 August 1842 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany.

+6 v. Peter Boss, born on 18 July 1844, Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany; married Katharina T. Reymer, on 26 April 1864, Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Christina Kolks, on 1 May 1877, Missouri; died on 11 April 1916, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

 

 

 

2. Johann Herman (John) Boss (Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 13 October 1833 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. He died on 13 June 1904 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was also known as John F.. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

Johann Herman (John) Boss and Johanna Maria Fehlings were married on 20 February 1855 in Montgomery County, Missouri. Johanna Maria Fehlings was born on 1 October 1832 in Holland. She died on 3 August 1885 in Gasconade County, Missouri. Johann Herman (John) Boss and Johanna Maria Fehlings had the following children:

 

+7 i. Johann Heinrich Boss, born on 24 June 1857, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Anna Marie Starke, on 20 November 1883, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 3 August 1898, Missouri.

+8 ii. Francisca Petronella Boss, born on 22 February 1860, Montgomery County, Missouri; married John Gerritsen, on 22 February 1881, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 31 March 1885, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+9 iii. Theodore (TO) Boss, born on 17 February 1862, Bluffton, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Wilhelmina Christina Gloe, on 13 August 1889, Assumption (St. Mary's) Church, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 19 December 1953, Pomona, Howell County, Missouri.

+10 iv. Wilhelm (William) Boss, born on 5 April 1864, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Julia Senevey, on 11 April 1893, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by Jerome Hellhake, Catholic Priest; died on 20 October 1916, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+11 v. Ferdinand (Fred) Boss, born on 9 March 1866, Osage County, Missouri; married Mary M. Nahler, on 21 August 1894, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 26 January 1951, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+12 vi. August Boss, born on 18 June 1868, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Anna Maria Wortmann; died on 14 October 1949, Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri.

+13 vii. Ida Johanna Boss, born on 1 March 1873, Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri; married Henry Holzum.

 

3. Theodore Thomas Boss (Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 17 May 1836 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. He was christened in 1836 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. He died on 26 April 1919 in Missouri.

 

Theodore Thomas Boss and Johanna Salemenck were married on 1 August 1856 in Church of the Risen Savior (St. Joseph) Rhineland, Montgomery Co., Missouri. Johanna Salemenck was born in 1838. She died about 1865 in Missouri. Theodore Thomas Boss and Johanna Salemenck had the following children:

 

+14 i. Johanna Bernadina Boss, born in 1857, Missouri; married Male Baskins-Barkins; married Thomas Bluford Matthews.

15 ii. Sarah Boss was born in 1858 in Missouri.

16 iii. Bernadina Maria Boss was born in 1859 in Missouri.

17 iv. Elizabeth Boss was born in 1861 in Missouri.

18 v. Anna Maria Boss was born in 1864 in Missouri.

 

Theodore Thomas Boss and Anna Gesina Singer were married about 1866 in Missouri. Anna Gesina Singer was born in 1831. She died about 1879 in Missouri. Theodore Thomas Boss and Anna Gesina Singer had the following children:

 

19 i. Helena Boss was born in 1867 in Missouri. She died before 1880 in Missouri.

20 ii. Kate Boss was born in 1869 in Illinois.

+21 iii. Louis Boss, born in October 1870, Missouri; married Lue.

22 iv. Johann H. (John) Boss was born in 1872 in Missouri.

23 v. Rudolph Boss was born in 1875 in Missouri. He died before 1880 in Missouri.

 

Theodore Thomas Boss and Regina Windolf were married on 15 July 1880 in Church of the Risen Savior (St. Joseph) Rhineland, Montgomery Co., Missouri. Regina Windolf was born in 1837. Theodore Thomas Boss and Regina Windolf had the following children:

 

+24 i. Theodore Albert Boss, born in 1883, Missouri; married Isabell Eugenia Hildebrand.

 

4. Maria Boss (Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 8 October 1838 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. She was christened on 9 October 1839 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. She died Missouri on 28 January 1874. She was also known as Mary.

After Gerard died she married her brother-in-law Hermanus (Herman) Reymer.

 

Maria Boss and Gerhard Richard Reymer were married on 12 December 1855 in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri. Gerhard Richard Reymer (son of Hendrikus Reymer and Hendriena Gazine Tepoel) was born on 14 July 1834 in Gendringen, Gelderland, Netherlands. He died from a leg wound on 24 May 1864 in Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia (Civil War). He was also known as Gerard. He was buried in Montgomery County, Missouri.

 

He died in the Civil War of a leg wound on May 24, 1864 in a hospital at Resaca, Georgia. He was a private in the 12th Missouri Regiment Company H, Union Army as early as 1862. Gerard fought at the Battle of Pea Ridge in Missouri in March 7 and 8, 1862. Resaca Georgia battles were between May 8, 1864 and May 16, 1864.

 

GERARD RICHARD REYMER AND THE CIVIL WAR

Gerard Reymer was assigned to the XV Corp, Union Army in 1864 under the command of Brigadier Charles Woods and Brigadier General Giles Smith. Their superiors were General McPherson and General Sherman.

 

Woods and Giles Smith brigades had some 2500 tough veterans from Missouri, Ohio, Illinois and Iowa. These men under orders, wade across Camp Creek with rifles and cartridge boxes held over their heads intent on capturing the Confederate held hill beyond the creek. And this they did one day ahead of schedule, May 14, 1864. Once across the creek, they re-form their ranks and then start up the hill under a storm of lead and iron. They neither slow nor stop and in a few minutes they swarm over a row of piled-up logs. Ahead about four hundred yards distance lies the main and last fortification, the red dirt ramparts zigzaging along a low ridge and anchored by redoubts-mounting cannon.

 

Confederate General Polk orders his men to retake the hill from the Union Army. Polk's army make three separate assaults supported by fierce artillery bombardment that seems to envelope the whole hill on fire.

 

But Woods & Giles Smith brave men aided by Captain Louis Voelkers 6-gun "German Battery" beat each of them back. After the third assault and the resistance by the Union troops, General Polk retreats back to the main Confederate line.

 

The hill near Resaca, Georgia now belongs to General Sherman's men and this was the only success of the day. A Missouri soldier later comment's "It was all the same to us whether we died here or some other place."

 

We will never know exactly when Gerard was wounded, but this was probably when it happened as he died on May 24, 1864 of a leg wound. Over 100,000 Union and 60,000 Confederate soldiers took part in this Battle at Resaca near Atlanta, Georgia. The Union Army had about 600 killed and 2147 wounded. The Confederates had about 300 killed, 1500 wounded and 1000 missing. Resaca, Georgia is 18 miles southeast of Dalton, Georgia. Maria Boss and Gerhard Richard Reymer had the following children:

 

25 i. Henry William Reymer was born on 14 April 1856 in Callaway County, Missouri. He died on 14 April 1856 in Callaway County, Missouri. He was buried in Crocus Prairie.

26 ii. William Henry Reymer was born on 14 April 1856 in Callaway County, Missouri. He died on 14 April 1856 in Callaway County, Missouri. He was buried in Crocus Prairie.

+27 iii. Helena Theodora Reymer, born on 30 January 1857, Callaway County, Missouri; married Bernard Kolks, on 30 January 1882, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 14 December 1913, Aholt, Missouri.

28 iv. Mary Henrietta Reymer was born on 15 September 1859 in Callaway County, Missouri. She died on 15 September 1859 in Callaway County, Missouri.

+29 v. Rosa Anna Reymer, born on 22 October 1860, Americus, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Gerhard Giesing, on 6 April 1880; died on 25 October 1929, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

30 vi. Gerard John Reymer was born on 13 May 1863 in Montgomery County, Missouri. He died from not being bright minded on 21 August 1871 in Missouri.

 

Maria Boss and Hermanus L. (Raymond Herman) Reymer were married on 20 July 1864 in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri. Hermanus L. (Raymond Herman) Reymer (son of Hendrikus Reymer and Hendriena Gazine Tepoel) was born on 24 July 1839 in Gendringen, Gelderland, Netherlands. He died from Congestive Chills-Pneumonia on 13 March 1880 in Missouri. He was buried in Wolz (Old Catholic) Cemetery Morrison, Missouri. Herman and Mary sold the 200 acres on Dec. 9, 1867 (bought from mother on March 1, 1865 for $400) to Ambrose Bush & William Wilson for $600.

Herman enrolled as a private on Aug 27, 1862 at Danville, Missouri into 67 Regiment E.M.M. Company E. Union Army under Captain Stewart and transferred to Company H. Rhineland, Missouri as a Corporal on September 6, 1862 and relieved from duty on December 10, 1862 for ninety-six days of service..

Herman was a private in Captain J. Kendrick's Montgomery Provisional Enrolled Militia, 69th E.M.M. He enlisted on July 31, 1964,in Montgomery County, Missouri and mustered out October 13, 1864. He had seventy-five days actual service. Maria Boss and Hermanus L. (Raymond Herman) Reymer had the following children:

 

31 i. Kate Mary Reymer was born on 18 November 1867 in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri. She died in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri.

 

6. Peter Boss (Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 18 July 1844 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. He was christened on 19 July 1845 in Till-Moyland, Kreis Kleve, Dusseldorf, Germany. He died on 11 April 1916 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was buried on 14 April 1916 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was a farmer. Peter served in the Missouri State Militia Cavalry during the Civil War, discharged in 1864.

 

Peter Boss and Katharina T. Reymer were married on 26 April 1864 in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri. Katharina T. Reymer (daughter of Hendrikus Reymer and Hendriena Gazine Tepoel) was born on 13 January 1843 in Gendringen, Gelderland, Netherlands. She died from female troubles on 28 January 1877. She was buried in Wolz (Old Catholic) Cemetery Morrison, Missouri. Peter Boss and Katharina T. Reymer had the following children:

 

+32 i. Anna Hendrietta Boss, born on 26 March 1866, Montgomery County, Missouri; married John Gerritsen, on 7 November 1885, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 6 February 1954.

+33 ii. Henry John Boss, born on 25 October 1868, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Florence P. Senevey, on 29 October 1895, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by P. Alexander, Catholic Priest; died on 5 August 1951, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+34 iii. Helena Gesina Boss, born on 19 January 1869, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Hermann Wilhelm Tekotte, on 20 November 1888, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 23 September 1956, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+35 iv. Charles Cornelius Boss, born on 25 March 1874, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Hedvine Mary (Hedwig) Thuli, on 8 November 1900, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 2 May 1954, Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri.

 

Peter Boss and Christina Kolks were married on 1 May 1877 in Missouri. Christina Kolks (daughter of Wilhelm Kolks and Adelheid Holtwick) was born on 22 April 1853 in Missouri. She died on 23 January 1944 in Missouri. Peter Boss and Christina Kolks had the following children:

 

+36 i. Emma C. Boss, born on 22 October 1878, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Albert Peter Starke, on 11 February 1896; died on 7 December 1956, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+37 ii. Joseph William Boss, born on 24 May 1880, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Bertha E. Rippstein, on 7 September 1909; died on 18 April 1972, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+38 iii. Julius Boss, born on 1 June 1882, Missouri; married Elizabeth Augusta Roewe; died on 4 June 1960, Missouri.

+39 iv. Carolina Paulina Boss, born in 1884, Missouri; married Jacob Edward Schmitz.

40 v. George Albert Boss was born in 1889 in Missouri.

41 vi. Edward Boss was born on 13 January 1891 in Missouri. He died in January 1983 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+42 vii. Emil Peter Boss, born on 16 November 1893, Missouri; married Caroline Mary Walterscheidt, on 27 September 1921, Linn, Osage County, Missouri; died on 11 January 1971.

+43 viii. Herbert Arthur Boss, born on 30 May 1898, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Rosa Annie Klos, on 12 October 1915, Osage County, Missouri; died on 15 April 1972, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

 

 

 

7. Johann Heinrich Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 24 June 1857 in Montgomery County, Missouri. He died on 3 August 1898 in Missouri. He was also known as John.

 

Johann Heinrich Boss and Anna Marie Starke were married on 20 November 1883 in Gasconade County, Missouri. Anna Marie Starke (daughter of Ludwig Starke and Helena Gazenia Reymer) was born on 23 December 1863 in Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri. She died from myocarditis on 2 January 1939 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 5 January 1939 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Johann Heinrich Boss and Anna Marie Starke had the following children:

 

44 i. Ludwig Herman Boss was born on 15 August 1885 in Gasconade County, Missouri.

+45 ii. Sophia H. Boss, born about 1895, Missouri; married Werner J. Thuli, about 1922, Missouri.

 

8. Francisca Petronella Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 22 February 1860 in Montgomery County, Missouri. She died on 31 March 1885 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She was also known as Frances.

 

Francisca Petronella Boss and John Gerritsen were married on 22 February 1881 in Gasconade County, Missouri. John Gerritsen was born on 7 April 1859 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 16 March 1935 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Francisca Petronella Boss and John Gerritsen had the following children:

 

+46 i. Henry Gerritsen, born on 16 May 1882, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Marie; died on 16 December 1967.

+47 ii. Frances Gerritsen, born on 24 March 1885, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Edward H. Augustine; died on 21 May 1971.

 

9. Theodore (TO) Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 17 February 1862 in Bluffton, Montgomery County, Missouri. He died on 19 December 1953 in Pomona, Howell County, Missouri. He was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, White Church, Howell County, Missouri.

 

Theodore (TO) Boss and Wilhelmina Christina Gloe were married on 13 August 1889 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Church, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Wilhelmina Christina Gloe (daughter of Henry Gloe and Christina Hagedorn) was born on 4 August 1867 in Missouri. She died on 22 August 1962 in Pomona, Howell County, Missouri. She was buried on 25 August 1962 in St. Joseph Cemetery, White Church, Howell County, Missouri. Theodore (TO) Boss and Wilhelmina Christina Gloe had the following children:

 

+48 i. Ida Constance (Connie) Boss, born on 27 May 1897, Missouri; married Lyman R. Van Buskirk; died in May 1982, Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri.

49 ii. Alma Boss was born in Missouri.

 

10. Wilhelm (William) Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 5 April 1864 in Montgomery County, Missouri. He died from tuberculosis on 20 October 1916 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was also known as William. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

Wilhelm (William) Boss and Julia Senevey were married on 11 April 1893 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by Jerome Hellhake, Catholic Priest. Julia Senevey was born on 5 September 1873 in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 25 May 1965 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Wilhelm (William) Boss and Julia Senevey had the following children:

 

50 i. Leo Peter Boss was born on 4 January 1907 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from accidental drowning on 14 July 1929 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 16 July 1929 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was a farmer.

 

11. Ferdinand (Fred) Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 9 March 1866 in Osage County, Missouri. He died cancer on 26 January 1951 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 29 January 1951 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was a farmer.

 

Ferdinand (Fred) Boss and Mary M. Nahler were married on 21 August 1894 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Mary M. Nahler (daughter of John Nahler and Mathilda Metzer) was born on 30 March 1873 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee. She died from arterio sclerosis on 26 November 1950 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 29 November 1950 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Ferdinand (Fred) Boss and Mary M. Nahler had the following children:

 

+51 i. Edith E. Boss, born on 8 March 1904, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Arthur Henry Siebern, on 2 September 1936, Osage County, Missouri; died in 1985, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

52 ii. Lawrence Boss was born about 1907 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

53 iii. Hugo Anton Boss was born on 10 February 1910 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 12 April 1929 in Warren Co., Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

+54 iv. Cecelia Elizabeth Boss, born on 27 September 1913, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Bernard (Ben) Schroeder, in 1959, Assumption Church, Topeka, Kansas.

+55 v. Clara Boss, born on 28 December 1915, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Hershel P. Nichols, on 15 April 1940; died in April 1987, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri.

+56 vi. Rosy Boss, born about 1918, Missouri; married Male Cowen.

 

12. August Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 18 June 1868 in Montgomery County, Missouri. He died from congestive heart failure on 14 October 1949 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 17 October 1949 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was a farmer.

 

August Boss and Anna Maria Wortmann were married. Anna Maria Wortmann was born on 23 November 1876 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died from coronary occlusion on 25 November 1947 in Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 28 November 1947 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. August Boss and Anna Maria Wortmann had the following children:

 

57 i. Raymond August Boss was born on 15 November 1911 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He died from accidental drowning on 14 July 1929 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 16 July 1929 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was a farmer.

 

13. Ida Johanna Boss (Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 1 March 1873 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri.

 

Ida Johanna Boss and Henry Holzum were married. Henry Holzum was born in 1866.

 

 

14. Johanna Bernadina Boss (Theodore Thomas-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born in 1857 in Missouri.

 

Johanna Bernadina Boss and Male Baskins-Barkins were married. Male Baskins-Barkins was born about 1854.

 

Johanna Bernadina Boss and Thomas Bluford Matthews were married. Thomas Bluford Matthews was born on 11 December 1834 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died in 1909 in Pomona, Howell County, Missouri. Johanna Bernadina Boss and Thomas Bluford Matthews had the following children:

 

58 i. Nora Lee Matthews was born in 1899.

 

21. Louis Boss (Theodore Thomas-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born in October 1870 in Missouri. He was also known as Lewis.

 

Louis Boss and Lue were married. Lue was born in May 1872.

 

 

24. Theodore Albert Boss (Theodore Thomas-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born in 1883 in Missouri.

 

Theodore Albert Boss and Isabell Eugenia Hildebrand were married. Isabell Eugenia Hildebrand was born in 1890.

 

 

27. Helena Theodora Reymer (Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 30 January 1857 in Callaway County, Missouri. She died on 14 December 1913 in Aholt, Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Helena Theodora Reymer and Bernard Kolks were married on 30 January 1882 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Bernard Kolks (son of Wilhelm Kolks and Adelheid Holtwick) was born on 21 March 1856 in Missouri. He died on 4 June 1934 in Missouri. He was also known as Ben. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Helena Theodora Reymer and Bernard Kolks had the following children:

 

+59 i. Martha Christine Kolks, born on 11 February 1891, Missouri; married Male Traeger; died on 2 July 1987, Gardena, Los Angeles County, California.

60 ii. Baby Kolks was born on 27 July 1893 in Missouri. She died on 29 July 1893 in Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

29. Rosa Anna Reymer (Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 22 October 1860 in Americus, Montgomery County, Missouri. She died from being hit by Locomotive No.10 Missouri Pacific train at Chamois, Missouri. on 25 October 1929 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from being hit by Locomotive No.10 Missouri Pacific train at Chamois, Missouri at 5:08 a.m. She was buried on 28 October 1929 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

Rosa Anna Reymer and Gerhard Giesing were married on 6 April 1880. Gerhard Giesing (son of Wilhelm Giesing and Theodora Schepers) was born on 6 January 1856 in area near Starkenburg, Montgomery County, Missouri. He died from catarrh of the stomach or cancer (gastritis chronic) at 6 a.m on 8 June 1919 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 10 June 1919 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was also known as Gerard or Gerd. He was a farmer.

Attending doctor at death was W. D. Townley M.D. Rosa Anna Reymer and Gerhard Giesing had the following children:

 

+61 i. Anna Theodora Giesing, born on 8 May 1881, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Lorenz J. Mertens, on 21 April 1903, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by Arsenius Fahle, Catholic Priest; died on 19 February 1951, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

62 ii. William Louis Giesing was born on 21 September 1882 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from Tuberculosis (Consumption) on 3 December 1899 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 5 December 1899 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

He was born Sept. 21, 1882 at half past 2 p.m. in Osage County. He died Dec. 3, 1899 at 11:30 a.m. of tuberculosis. He made his first communion at Loose Creek on April 28, 1895.

+63 iii. Edward Albert Giesing, born on 16 April 1884, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Jane P. Townley, on 28 April 1908, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by Arsenius Fahle, Catholic Priest; died on 5 April 1941, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+64 iv. Emma Minnie Giesing, born on 12 February 1886, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Peter Hubert Mertens, on 20 October 1908, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 4 December 1953, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+65 v. Albert Henry Giesing, born on 3 February 1888, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Cecilia B. Gosen, on 16 August 1911, St. Martin's Catholic Church, Starkenburg, Montgomery County, Missouri; married Marie A. Reynolds, on 21 January 1920, Deer, Osage Co., Missouri by Joseph H. Winkelmann, Catholic Priest; died on 21 October 1949, Missouri.

66 vi. Ida Rosa Giesing was born on 24 February 1890 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 21 July 1964 in St. Joseph Home Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

She was born February 24, 1890 at 7 o'clock a.m. in Chamois, Mo. Attending doctor at birth was W. T. Mahon, M.D. She died July 21, 1964 at St. Josephs Home in Jefferson City, Mo. She made her First Communion on May 25, 1902 in Chamois, Mo.

67 vii. Clara Maria Giesing was born on 7 February 1892 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from whooping cough on 20 August 1892 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 21 August 1892 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

She was born on February 1, 1892 at 9 a.m. at Chamois, Mo. and died August 20, 1892 at 9 p.m. of whooping cough and buried next day at half past 4 p.m.

68 viii. Adolph Gerard Giesing was born on 27 July 1893 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 18 June 1967 in the Heritage Nursing Home in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

He was born on July 27, 1893 at 10 minutes till 12 o'clock p.m. at Chamois. He died June 18, 1967 at Heritage Nursing Home in Columbia of cancer. He made First Communion on June 10, 1906 at Chamois, Mo. Pvt. Arkansas, Co. D 2162 Dev. BN WW1.

 

GIESING, ADOLPH G. 3,267,307 W

(Surname) (Christian name) (Army serial number) (Race)

Residence: CHAMOIS, OSAGE CO, MO

*Inducted at: LINN on 6/25/1918

Place of birth: Age or date of birth: 25 YRS

Organizations served in, with dates of assignments and transfers:

162 DEP BRIG TO DISCHARGE

Grades, with date of appointment: PVT

Engagements: Wounds or other injuries received in action:

Served overseas from † To † from † To †

Honorably discharged on demobilization Y

In view of occupation he was, on date of discharge, reported Y per cent disabled.

Remarks: 30 PERCENT DISABILITY

69 ix. Josephine Liedia Giesing was born on 16 November 1896 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died Summer Complaint on 18 April 1897 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

She was born on November 16, 1896 at 7 a.m. at Chamois, Mo. She died August 18, 1897 at 4 p.m. of summer complaint and buried next day at 3 p.m.

+70 x. Lydia Theodora Giesing, born on 23 January 1898, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Frederick G. Walker, on 5 April 1921, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by J. H. Winkelman, Catholic Priest; died on 5 November 1970, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

 

32. Anna Hendrietta Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 26 March 1866 in Montgomery County, Missouri. She died on 6 February 1954. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Anna Hendrietta Boss and John Gerritsen were married on 7 November 1885 in Gasconade County, Missouri. John Gerritsen was born on 7 April 1859 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 16 March 1935 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Anna Hendrietta Boss and John Gerritsen had the following children:

 

71 i. Katherine Dora Gerritsen was born on 14 July 1891 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 23 August 1891 in Gasconade County, Missouri.

72 ii. Ella Helen Gerritsen was born on 3 August 1896 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 26 May 1897 in Gasconade County, Missouri.

73 iii. Albert Leo Gerritsen was born on 25 December 1898 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 16 April 1912 in Gasconade County, Missouri.

+74 iv. Emma Clara Gerritsen, born on 25 April 1901, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Frank Jerome Manzer, on 7 May 1924; died on 2 September 1978, St. Louis, Missouri.

 

33. Henry John Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 25 October 1868 in Montgomery County, Missouri. He died on 5 August 1951 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He was a Farmer.

 

Henry John Boss and Florence P. Senevey were married on 29 October 1895 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by P. Alexander, Catholic Priest. Florence P. Senevey was born in 1875 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died in Gasconade County, Missouri. Henry John Boss and Florence P. Senevey had the following children:

 

+75 i. Arsene Boss, born on 29 December 1900, Missouri; married Elizabeth Weinhaus, Missouri; died in September 1973, Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri.

+76 ii. Robert Boss, born on 25 January 1904, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Margaret K. Henke, on 20 May 1930, Missouri; died in May 1968, Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri.

 

34. Helena Gesina Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 19 January 1869 in Montgomery County, Missouri. She died on 23 September 1956 in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri. She was buried in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Helena Gesina Boss and Hermann Wilhelm Tekotte were married on 20 November 1888 in Gasconade County, Missouri. Hermann Wilhelm Tekotte was born in 1862 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died in 1946 in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was buried in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri. Helena Gesina Boss and Hermann Wilhelm Tekotte had the following children:

 

+77 i. Selma Tekotte, born about 1890, Missouri; married Male Schulenberg.

 

35. Charles Cornelius Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 25 March 1874 in Montgomery County, Missouri. He died from pneumonia on 2 May 1954 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 5 May 1954 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Charles Cornelius Boss and Hedvine Mary (Hedwig) Thuli were married on 8 November 1900 in Gasconade County, Missouri. Hedvine Mary (Hedwig) Thuli was born on 10 June 1878 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 27 January 1969. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Charles Cornelius Boss and Hedvine Mary (Hedwig) Thuli had the following children:

 

78 i. Alma C. Boss was born on 18 February 1902 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 28 February 1993 in Hartsburg, Boone County, Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+79 ii. Lawrence C. Boss, born on 15 September 1903, Missouri; married Opal Townley, on 3 November 1926, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by J. H. Winkelman, Catholic Priest; died on 4 June 1946.

80 iii. Eugene Boss was born about 1905 in Missouri.

+81 iv. Alvin J. Boss, born on 4 February 1906, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Theckla M. Pietzmeyer, on 30 April 1937, Osage County, Missouri; died on 20 February 1948, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+82 v. Selma A. Boss, born on 11 June 1908, Missouri; married George Doerhoff; died on 9 December 1988, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

+83 vi. Helen Marie Boss, born on 19 September 1910, Missouri; married Henry Robert Luebbert, on 30 September 1939; died on 15 May 1999, Villa Marie Nursing Facility, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

84 vii. Sr. Veronica Boss was born about 1912 in Missouri. Living in St. Louis, Mo.

+85 viii. Cletus H. Boss, born on 11 January 1913, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Minnie Leudec, in January 1950; died on 18 January 1981.

+86 ix. Anita Boss, born about 1915, Missouri; married Male Woods.

87 x. Joe Boss was born in 1916 in Missouri. He died on 22 July 1993.

 

36. Emma C. Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 22 October 1878 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from acute pulmonary edema on 7 December 1956 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She was buried on 10 December 1956 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Emma C. Boss and Albert Peter Starke were married on 11 February 1896. Albert Peter Starke (son of Ludwig Starke and Helena Gazenia Reymer) was born on 4 September 1873 in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri. He died from a cerebral hemorhage on 15 June 1954 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was buried on 18 June 1954 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was a farmer. Didn't have any children, but raised the children of Jacob E. Schmitz and Carolina P. Boss-Schmitz; also the children of Julius Boss and Lizzie Roewe-Boss when the mothers died. Children were her nieces.

 

 

37. Joseph William Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 24 May 1880 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 18 April 1972 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

Joseph William Boss and Bertha E. Rippstein were married on 7 September 1909. Bertha E. Rippstein (daughter of Isidor Rippstein and Louise Schneider) was born on 21 September 1890 in Osage County, Missouri. She died on 12 January 1943 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Joseph William Boss and Bertha E. Rippstein had the following children:

 

88 i. Harold Peter Boss was born on 18 July 1911 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 21 December 2000 in Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

Harold Peter Boss, 89, Chamois, died Dec. 21, 2000, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1911, in Chamois, a son of Joseph and Bertha Rippstein Boss. He attended schools in Chamois. He was a farmer in the Chamois area until 1947 when he went to work for the city of Chamois for 10 years. He later did repair work. He was a member of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and had been a member of the Chamois Booster Club. He was a fireman in Chamois. Survivors include: five sisters, Lorene Holzem, Morrison, Helen Holzem, Linn, Dorothy Topel, Peoria, Ill., Genevieve Boss, Linn, and Rosella Boss, Chamois; and one brother, Donald Boss, Hudson, Fla. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Pat Dowling will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Meyer-Hilke-Millard Funeral Home, Chamois, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation or the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

+89 ii. Lorene Christine Boss, born on 14 November 1912, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Milton Frank Holzem, on 22 May 1947, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 22 March 2001, St. Mary's Health Center, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

90 iii. Mildred F. Boss was born about 1916 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+91 iv. Helen Emma Boss, born on 24 September 1917, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Harry Theodore Holzem, on 17 November 1942, St. Mary's Catholic Church Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 10 October 2002, Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Center, Linn, Osage County, Missouri.

92 v. Rosella A. Boss was born in 1920 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was also known as Rose. Twin to Genevieve. Not married.

93 vi. Genevieve E. Boss was born in 1920 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Twin to Rosella. Not married.

94 vii. Donald Boss was born about 1923 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. living in Hudson, Florida

+95 viii. Dorothy Mae Boss, born on 6 January 1925, Osage County, Missouri; married Arnold Topel Jr., on 6 November 1954.

96 ix. Norbert George Boss was born on 14 February 1927 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 30 July 1945 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

38. Julius Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 1 June 1882 in Missouri. He died on 4 June 1960 in Missouri.

 

Julius Boss and Elizabeth Augusta Roewe were married. Elizabeth Augusta Roewe (daughter of Fritz Roewe and Dena Westerman) was born on 2 January 1891 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died from lobar pneumonia on 27 February 1920 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 29 February 1920 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She was also known as Lizzie. Julius Boss and Elizabeth Augusta Roewe had the following children:

 

+97 i. Hilda C. Boss, born on 6 January 1912, Missouri; married August Frank Witthaus, on 26 November 1929; died on 26 October 1989, Madison County, Illinois.

+98 ii. Alice E. Boss, born on 3 January 1913, Missouri; married Arthur E. Triplett, on 27 June 1931, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 14 August 2007, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

99 iii. Frieda A. Boss was born about 1915 in Missouri.

+100 iv. Maria H. Boss, born about 1916, Missouri; married Male Christmann; died before 2007.

101 v. Elizabethtine Boss was born about 1918 in Missouri.

102 vi. Male Boss was born on 9 February 1920 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He died from heart problems on 9 February 1920 in Benton Township, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

39. Carolina Paulina Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born in 1884 in Missouri.

 

Carolina Paulina Boss and Jacob Edward Schmitz were married. Jacob Edward Schmitz (son of Martin Schmitz and Gertrude Muenks) was born on 23 December 1879 in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 24 November 1969 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Carolina Paulina Boss and Jacob Edward Schmitz had the following children:

 

+103 i. Alice C. Schmitz, born on 22 September 1906, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Raymond M. Strutmann, on 11 August 1925, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 17 November 1997, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+104 ii. Elsie H. Schmitz, born on 19 December 1908, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married William Gastreich.

+105 iii. Mable A. Schmitz, born on 19 December 1908, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Alphonse J. Nolte, on 12 October 1946, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; died on 21 January 2007, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

42. Emil Peter Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 16 November 1893 in Missouri. He died on 11 January 1971.

 

Emil Peter Boss and Caroline Mary Walterscheidt were married on 27 September 1921 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Caroline Mary Walterscheidt (daughter of Hubert Walterscheidt and Christine Huesgen) was born on 1 November 1898 in Osage County, Missouri. She died on 23 February 1954 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. She was buried on 26 February 1954 in Calvary Cemetery, Sedalia, Missouri. Emil Peter Boss and Caroline Mary Walterscheidt had the following children:

 

+106 i. Raymond Albert Boss, born on 19 July 1925, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Leilia Elizabeth Walz, on 6 June 1949, Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri; died on 10 March 2005, Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.

+107 ii. Rita Boss, born Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Male Marshall.

+108 iii. Oda Marie Boss, born Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Male Weller.

109 iv. James S. Boss was born on 10 July 1929 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 21 July 1929 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

43. Herbert Arthur Boss (Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 30 May 1898 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 15 April 1972 in Franklin County, Missouri. He was buried in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Herbert Arthur Boss and Rosa Annie Klos were married on 12 October 1915 in Osage County, Missouri. Rosa Annie Klos was born on 10 June 1898 in St. Aubert, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 20 August 1978 in Franklin County, Missouri. She was buried in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. Herbert Arthur Boss and Rosa Annie Klos had the following children:

 

110 i. Ralph P. Boss was born on 19 April 1916 in Missouri. He died in April 1985 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

111 ii. Bernice Catherine Boss was born on 8 May 1918 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from acute bronchitis on 17 May 1918 in Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 18 May 1918 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

+112 iii. Julitta E. Boss, born on 15 January 1920, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Elmer E. Brooks, on 18 February 1939, St. Louis, Missouri; died on 19 October 2001, St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

+113 iv. Angeline Boss, born about 1922, Missouri; married Ed Schaefer.

114 v. Herbert C. Boss was born on 22 August 1924 in Missouri. He died on 16 November 1997 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+115 vi. Laura Mae Boss, born about 1928, Missouri; married William Riley.

+116 vii. Jerold Boss, born about 1930; married Marlene.

 

 

 

 

45. Sophia H. Boss (Johann Heinrich-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1895 in Missouri.

 

Sophia H. Boss and Werner J. Thuli were married about 1922 in Missouri. Werner J. Thuli was born about 1893 in Missouri. Sophia H. Boss and Werner J. Thuli had the following children:

 

117 i. Margaret A. Thuli was born about 1924 in Missouri.

118 ii. Werner E. Thuli was born about 1925 in Missouri.

+119 iii. Howard L. Thuli, born on 17 August 1926; married Vera E. Strutmann; died on 9 January 2003, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

46. Henry Gerritsen (Francisca Petronella Boss-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 16 May 1882 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 16 December 1967.

 

Henry Gerritsen and Marie were married. Marie was born on 28 August 1895. She died on 27 March 1967. Henry Gerritsen and Marie had the following children:

 

120 i. Leona M. Gerritsen was born on 13 August 1918 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 16 December 2005 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+121 ii. Edna A. Gerritsen, born about 1923, Missouri; married Urban Rost.

122 iii. John Gerritsen was born about 1928 in Missouri.

 

47. Frances Gerritsen (Francisca Petronella Boss-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 24 March 1885 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 21 May 1971.

 

Frances Gerritsen and Edward H. Augustine were married. Edward H. Augustine (son of Louis Augustine and Mary Idoux) was born in 1878 in Missouri. Frances Gerritsen and Edward H. Augustine had the following children:

 

123 i. Leo Augustine was born.

124 ii. Ralph Augustine died in 1969.

125 iii. Norbert Augustine died in 1970.

+126 iv. Ella Augustine, married Male Pope.

+127 v. Emma Augustine, married Walter Sheid.

128 vi. Lawrence Augustine died in May 1934 in Cole County, Missouri.

 

48. Ida Constance (Connie) Boss (Theodore-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 27 May 1897 in Missouri. She died in May 1982 in Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri.

 

In 1973 Ida Constance Boss (married to Lyman R. Van Buskirk), typed the following, titled "My Papa"

 

I was Boss until I married and then I wasn't Boss anymore.

 

My father was Theodore Boss. How many of you ladies called your father Papa. I did. I was grown and away from home before I called him Dad or Father. Papa had shortened his name from Theodore to Theo. and he couldn't say Theo, he said T O so he received lots of mail addressed to T.O. Boss. He was born in Bluffton, Mo, Feb. 17, 1862. Theodore's father was born that piece of land between France and Germany that was always being fought over. He came to America with the family when he was in his teens, and taught school in Osage Co., Mo. His name was John Herman Boss.

 

In one of Pap's writings he wrote, "I moved with my parents to Chamois, Mo. Osage, Co., and stayed with my parents until of age and then worked for Gerd Giesing six months for $18.00 a Month. In August 1888 I and my brother William went to Howell Co., Mo. and I bought me a claim of 160 acres. That fall we went back home to get my belongings and moved to Howell, Co. I batched in a log cabin 9 months and then went back to Osage Co. and married Wilhelmina Christina Gloe, August 13, 1889 in the Catholic Church in Morrison, Mo.

 

Pap had bought a new wagon and a team of horses to make the trip and traveling in a covered wagon and camping along the way, it took them 7 days to make the trip. He had a team of oxen named Buck and Jerry. He later bought additional land totaling 360 acres.

 

Eight children were born and raised there. The home was enlarged as the family increased, finishing the upstairs and screening in the big L shaped back porch.

 

My Papa believed in keeping everyone busy and a good education. He was a trustee of the Catholic Church of the White Church for many years and a director of the Dowling Public School also for many years. He could make the best hickory whistles, tops mand of spools and corn stalk fiddles. Every year he took the family to the fourth of July picnic, the Peace Valley Picnic and the White Church picnic. He would take up fishing in the Lost Camp Water Hole with worms, that we had to spit on before the perch and the bullheads would bite. We each had our own bobber and line.

 

We had a croquet ground that was scraped free of all grass and holes. We all became good players, and it was the meeting place for my groups of people, young and old. Pitching horse shoes and ball too were played. We liked deep snow to come overnight so that Papa could hitch old Molly to the hollowed log and we all sat in it for a ride to the school, to the delight of all the children in school. Its purpose was to make a path for us to walk to and from school.

 

Papa stayed on the farm with Mamma until he was 80 years old, doing his farm work alone as much as he could, and Mama had a hired girl. Then the farm was sold and they moved to Pomona, Mo. where they lived until death. Papa age 91 years and 10 month never fully recovered from a broken hip. Mother continued to live there with a daughter Alma until age 96. Mama liked music and in her last years the neighbor boys came to play guitars and sing to her.

 

Signed: Connie VanBuskirk

 

Ida Constance (Connie) Boss and Lyman R. Van Buskirk were married. Lyman R. Van Buskirk was born on 11 December 1892. He died in May 1980 in Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri.

 

 

51. Edith E. Boss (Ferdinand-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 8 March 1904 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died in 1985 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri City Cemetery.

 

Edith E. Boss and Arthur Henry Siebern were married on 2 September 1936 in Osage County, Missouri. Arthur Henry Siebern (son of John Frederick Siebern and Anna Louisa Marie Schowengerdt) was born on 12 February 1904 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 18 October 1954 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 21 October 1954 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri City Cemetery. He was a co-owner of Siebern Lumber Company at Chamois, Missouri with brother Otto. Edith E. Boss and Arthur Henry Siebern had the following children:

 

129 i. John Arthur Siebern was born about 1937 in Osage County, Missouri.

+130 ii. Mary Lin Siebern, born on 18 July 1940, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Male Siever; died on 15 July 2006, St. Polten, Niederosterreich, Austria.

 

54. Cecelia Elizabeth Boss (Ferdinand-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 27 September 1913 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

 

Cecelia Elizabeth Boss and Bernard (Ben) Schroeder were married in 1959 in Assumption Church, Topeka, Kansas. Bernard (Ben) Schroeder (son of Bernard F. Schroeder and Anna Mary Luebbert) was born on 8 November 1897 in New York City, New York. He died on 6 April 1965 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.

 

 

55. Clara Boss (Ferdinand-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 28 December 1915 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died in April 1987 in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri.

 

Clara Boss and Hershel P. Nichols were married on 15 April 1940. Hershel P. Nichols (son of Elijah Walter Nichols and Georgia Ann Hilliard) was born on 1 December 1904 in Osage County, Missouri. He died on 20 January 1993 in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri.

 

 

56. Rosy Boss (Ferdinand-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1918 in Missouri.

 

Rosy Boss and Male Cowen were married. Male Cowen was born about 1916.

 

 

59. Martha Christine Kolks (Helena Theodora Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 11 February 1891 in Missouri. She died on 2 July 1987 in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California.

 

Martha Christine Kolks and Male Traeger were married. Male Traeger was born about 1888.

 

 

61. Anna Theodora Giesing (Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 8 May 1881 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died Stroke on 19 February 1951 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

She was born May 8, 1881 at 10 minutes after 12 o'clock a.m. in Chamois, Mo. She made her First Communion on April 28, 1895 at Loose Creek, Missouri. She died February 19, 1951 of a stroke.

 

Anna Theodora Giesing and Lorenz J. Mertens were married on 21 April 1903 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by Arsenius Fahle, Catholic Priest. Lorenz J. Mertens (son of Johann Francis Hubert Mertens and Agnes Meesen) was born on 19 November 1880 in Loose Creek, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 17 May 1920 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was hit and killed by a train while walking back home on the railroad tracks from seeing about his farm crop east of town. He attended the public school in Loose Creek and spent his youth on his father's farm.

When 21 years old, he took a course in business and commercial science at Beasleys Academy at Columbia, Mo. In 1902 he settled in Luystown, Mo., where he clerked for six months in his uncle's store. At the end of this period he accepted a position as bookkeeper and general manager for the Morrison Milling Company where he remained for a year.

In 1905 after two years of having been engaged in business at Morrison, Lorenz came to Chamois and went into partnership with his brother Frank in the saloon business. Later he bought out his brother and continued in business until 1911. His wife had a restaurant adjoining the saloon on the west side of Main at Pacific. In that year he sold out and organized with others the Chamois Milling Company of which he was made general manager and secretary and built a large mill at Chamois. A Catholic, Lorenz belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America, of which he later was Head Council. Residence: year 1915 Crawford Township, Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Anna Theodora Giesing and Lorenz J. Mertens had the following children:

 

+131 i. Josephine Rosa Mertens, born on 15 April 1904, Osage County, Missouri; married Edward Henry Walker, on 2 May 1923, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by J. H. Winkelman, Catholic Priest; died on 25 November 1929, St. John's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

+132 ii. Gerard John Mertens, born on 12 November 1906, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Mary E. Davis, on 29 January 1929, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 2 August 1947, Augusta, St. Charles County, Missouri.

133 iii. Leona Emma Mertens was born on 4 August 1909 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 12 February 1990 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

63. Edward Albert Giesing (Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 16 April 1884 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from tuberculosis (consumption) on 5 April 1941 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was a farmer.

He was born at 2 a.m. on April 16, 1884 in Osage County. He died April 5, 1941 at 8 PM. He made his First Communion on May 30, 1897 at Chamois, Mo

 

Edward Albert Giesing and Jane P. Townley were married on 28 April 1908 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by Arsenius Fahle, Catholic Priest. Jane P. Townley (daughter of Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin) was born on 23 April 1887 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from a cerebral emboli due to auricular fibrillation on 30 April 1947 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 5 May 1947 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Edward Albert Giesing and Jane P. Townley had the following children:

 

134 i. Gerard Louis Giesing was born on 25 November 1908 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died as infant on 15 April 1909 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+135 ii. Sterling Edward Giesing, born on 18 April 1910, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Irene Dorothy Hobelmann, on 10 April 1937, Immaculate Conception Church, Union, Missouri by Rev. Hubert Pfeil; died on 20 January 1972, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+136 iii. Oliver Henry Giesing, born on 10 September 1911, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Anna M. Strickland, on 24 January 1942, Priest Rectory at Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Anna A. Reynolds, on 20 January 1973, Osage County, Missouri; died on 23 February 1979, Linn, Osage County, Missouri.

+137 iv. Raymond Oscar Giesing, born on 4 December 1912, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Virginia S. Hackman, on 3 November 1936, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri by J. J. Nolker, Catholic Priest; died on 26 September 1986, Afton, St. Louis County, Missouri.

+138 v. Alice Rosella Giesing, born on 16 January 1914, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Albert J. Budnik, on 12 October 1937, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by G. J. Nolte, Catholic Priest; died on 13 May 1974, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

139 vi. Nella Eleanor Giesing was born on 19 July 1915 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from dysentery at 8 p.m. on 30 August 1915 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 31 August 1915 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Attending doctor at death was W. D. Townley M.D.

140 vii. Dorothy Giesing was born on 22 December 1916 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died as infant on 22 December 1916 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+141 viii. Elmer Earl Albert Giesing, born on 24 January 1918, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Alice Maxine Schell, on 18 May 1952, First Lutheran Church Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died on 30 January 1970, Methodist Hospital Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

+142 ix. Henry Gerald James Giesing, born on 4 July 1920, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Nadine P. Jackson; died on 16 September 1984, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.

+143 x. Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing, born on 10 September 1921, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Dolly Goldberry; married Marion Alice Roscoe; died on 18 December 1985, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

+144 xi. Gerald (Gerard) James Fred Giesing, born on 10 April 1923, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Virginia Ann Sandbothe, on 2 September 1946, St. Louis, Missouri; died on 30 May 2002, La Vista, Sarpy County, Nebraska.

+145 xii. William Edward Giesing Sr., born on 16 June 1925, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Geneva Lecure, in 1945, Bonnets Mill, Osage County, Missouri; married Fern Elizabeth Tripp, on 8 October 1952, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; died on 25 March 1976, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

146 xiii. Lorenze Joseph Giesing was born on 14 May 1927 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died as infant on 21 May 1928 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 22 May 1928 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was also known as Lawrence.

+147 xiv. Norbert Louis Walter Giesing, born on 10 June 1929, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Ruby Jean Koelling, in March 1955, Linn, Osage County, Missouri; married Martha M. Rockers, on 10 July 1972, St. Martins Church, St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri; died on 15 December 1982, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

 

64. Emma Minnie Giesing (Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 12 February 1886 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 4 December 1953 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

She was born February 12, 1886 at 11 o'clock p.m. in Osage County. She made her First Communion on May 8, 1898 at Chamois, Mo.

 

Emma Minnie Giesing and Peter Hubert Mertens were married on 20 October 1908 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Peter Hubert Mertens (son of Johann Francis Hubert Mertens and Agnes Meesen) was born on 1 January 1886 in Osage County, Missouri. He died on 29 May 1963 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Manufactured concrete blocks in 1907 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Built block building at the corner of Main and Pacific, which he used as a pool hall and soft drink parlor. In 1927 he built the brick building adjoining the north side of the present post office, where he had a pool hall and lunch counter. He owned and operated a large soft drink parlor in 1912 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Emma Minnie Giesing and Peter Hubert Mertens had the following children:

 

148 i. Dorothy Agnes Mertens was born on 21 June 1909 in Osage County, Missouri. She died on 3 September 1909 in Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

+149 ii. Rosella Agnes Anna Mertens, born on 7 May 1912, Osage County, Missouri; married Clarence Edward Harrison, on 25 March 1934, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 29 May 1979, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

+150 iii. Oscar John Gerard Mertens, born on 5 February 1915, Osage County, Missouri; married Marie Elizabeth Lecuru, on 23 November 1935, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; died on 6 July 1997, St. Louis Co., Missouri.

+151 iv. Virginia Anna Mertens, born on 5 June 1919, Osage County, Missouri; married Martin Maschmann; married Wilbur Carl Barbarick, on 9 April 1939, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by G. J. Nolte, Catholic Priest; died on 31 August 1970.

 

65. Albert Henry Giesing (Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 3 February 1888 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died Heart Condition on 21 October 1949 in Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was an owner of lumber yard.

He was born February 3, 1888 at half past 10 p.m. in Osage County. Attending doctor at birth was W. T. Mahon, M.D. He died October 21, 1949 of a heart attack around 3:30 a.m. He made his First Communion on May 25, 1902 at Chamois, Mo. Albert owned a lumber yard in Chamois until he sold it in 1928 to Otto and Arthur Siebern.

 

Albert Henry Giesing and Cecilia B. Gosen were married on 16 August 1911 in St. Martin's Catholic Church, Starkenburg, Montgomery County, Missouri. Cecilia B. Gosen (daughter of Johann Gosen and Johanna Heisterkamp) was born on 29 September 1888 in Rhineland, Montgomery County, Missouri. She died from pneumonia at 4 p.m. on 13 November 1918 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 15 November 1918 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Attending doctor at death was W. D. Townley M.D. Albert Henry Giesing and Cecilia B. Gosen had the following children:

 

+152 i. Viola Rosella Lenora Giesing, born on 27 July 1913, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married Elbert David Ferguson, on 18 February 1939, Osage County, Missouri.

153 ii. Lenora Bertha Giesing was born on 28 February 1916 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died at 6 a.m. from pneumonia on 21 January 1923 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 23 January 1923 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Attending doctor at death was L. F. Biesemeyer M.D.

154 iii. Genevia Anna Giesing was born on 13 October 1918 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from diptheria at 9 p.m on 6 February 1923 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 8 February 1923 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. Attending doctors at death were Dr. L. F. Biesemeyer M.D. and Dr. Sander M. D.

 

Albert Henry Giesing and Marie A. Reynolds were married on 21 January 1920 in Deer, Osage Co., Missouri by Joseph H. Winkelmann, Catholic Priest. Marie A. Reynolds (daughter of John T. Reynolds and Brigit Jordan) was born on 1 April 1886 in Bailey's Creek, Osage County, Missouri. She died from chronic myocarditis on 31 December 1942 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 2 January 1943 in St. Ignatius (Bailey's Creek) Cemetery, Osage County, Missouri.

 

70. Lydia Theodora Giesing (Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 23 January 1898 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died Heart Condition on 5 November 1970 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried on 7 November 1970 in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. She was also known as Dora.

She was born on January 23, 1898 at 10 minutes till 6 o'clock p.m She made her First Communion on May 23, 1909 at Chamois, Mo.

 

Lydia Theodora Giesing and Frederick G. Walker were married on 5 April 1921 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by J. H. Winkelman, Catholic Priest. Frederick G. Walker was born on 17 December 1897 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 28 May 1972 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He was an owner of an auto repair garage and car dealership. Lydia Theodora Giesing and Frederick G. Walker had the following children:

 

+155 i. Leonora Rosanna Walker, born on 27 December 1921, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri; married William E. Day, on 7 September 1949, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; died on 28 December 2003, St. Mary's Health Center, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

156 ii. Frederick Albert Walker was born on 5 March 1927 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 25 April 1936 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

157 iii. Maxine Josephine Walker was born in October 1938 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

 

74. Emma Clara Gerritsen (Anna Hendrietta Boss-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 25 April 1901 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 2 September 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Emma Clara Gerritsen and Frank Jerome Manzer were married on 7 May 1924. Frank Jerome Manzer (son of Edward Barthlamew Manzer and Mary Elizabeth Schumacher) was born on 21 October 1898 in Cobden, Union County, Illinois. He died on 9 October 1996 in St. Louis, Missouri. Emma Clara Gerritsen and Frank Jerome Manzer had the following children:

 

+158 i. Edward John Manzer, born on 8 November 1925, St. Louis, Missouri; married Carolyn Catherine Ruggeri, on 25 January 1947.

+159 ii. Female Manzer, born about 1927; married Male Burchell.

+160 iii. John Charles Manzer, born on 31 January 1929, St. Louis, Missouri; married Female Green; died on 1 January 1991, St. Louis, Missouri.

+161 iv. James Henry Manzer, born on 31 January 1929, St. Louis, Missouri; married Jacqueline Carol Reilly, on 23 September 1950, St. Louis, Missouri.

 

75. Arsene Boss (Henry John-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 29 December 1900 in Missouri. He died in September 1973 in Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri.

 

Arsene Boss and Elizabeth Weinhaus were married in Missouri. Elizabeth Weinhaus was born on 24 March 1906 in Missouri. She died in May 1984 in Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri. Arsene Boss and Elizabeth Weinhaus had the following children:

 

+162 i. Delores Boss, married Wilbert Long.

163 ii. Clarence Boss was born.

+164 iii. Rita Boss, married August Fuemueler.

+165 iv. Mildred Boss, married Aaron Monniy.

+166 v. Mary Lou Boss, married Donnie Rodgers.

+167 vi. Raymond Boss, born Missouri; married Naomi Harmon.

+168 vii. John Boss, married Dorothy Sanders.

+169 viii. Lucille Boss, married Leonard Gladback.

 

76. Robert Boss (Henry John-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 25 January 1904 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died in May 1968 in Salisbury, Chariton County, Missouri.

 

Robert Boss and Margaret K. Henke were married on 20 May 1930 in Missouri. Margaret K. Henke was born in 1904 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died in 1988 in Missouri. Robert Boss and Margaret K. Henke had the following children:

 

+170 i. Leo Boss, born on 24 March 1931, Missouri; married Beverly Grannemann.

+171 ii. Francis Boss, born on 4 November 1932, Missouri; married Dolores, on 12 December 1954; married Carolyn Blackwell, on 4 November 1976.

+172 iii. Eugene Boss, born on 12 December 1933, Missouri; married Janice Barthelomew, on 28 August 1981.

+173 iv. Andrew Boss, born on 14 January 1935, Missouri; married Bernice Beitsch, on 3 March 1962.

+174 v. Paul Boss, born on 27 January 1937, Missouri; married Mary Mossberger.

+175 vi. Carl Boss, born on 3 March 1939, Missouri; married Frances Weinhaus, on 29 June 1968.

+176 vii. Ruth Boss, born on 18 February 1941, Missouri; married Eugene Abelr, on 15 February 1958.

+177 viii. Dorothy Boss, born on 12 August 1943, Missouri; married John Flashpohler, on 20 August 1966.

+178 ix. Edna Boss, born on 7 September 1946, Missouri; married David Green; married Albert Fischer, on 17 October 1975.

+179 x. Clara Boss, born on 22 December 1947, Missouri; married Jimmie Hughes, on 25 January 1969.

+180 xi. James Boss, born on 13 December 1948, Missouri; married Judith Gheens, on 3 June 1972.

+181 xii. Thomas Boss, born on 20 August 1950, Missouri; married Karen Westues, on 9 September 1972.

+182 xiii. Martin Boss, born on 9 December 1951, Missouri; married Mary Jo Broyles, on 10 September 1977.

 

77. Selma Tekotte (Helena Gesina Boss-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1890 in Missouri.

 

Selma Tekotte and Male Schulenberg were married. Male Schulenberg was born about 1887.

 

 

79. Lawrence C. Boss (Charles Cornelius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 15 September 1903 in Missouri. He died on 4 June 1946. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Lawrence C. Boss and Opal Townley were married on 3 November 1926 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by J. H. Winkelman, Catholic Priest. Opal Townley (daughter of Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin) was born in 1905 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died in 1930 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

 

81. Alvin J. Boss (Charles Cornelius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 4 February 1906 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 20 February 1948 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He was buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.

 

Alvin J. Boss and Theckla M. Pietzmeyer were married on 30 April 1937 in Osage County, Missouri. Theckla M. Pietzmeyer was born about 1908 in Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

 

82. Selma A. Boss (Charles Cornelius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 11 June 1908 in Missouri. She died on 9 December 1988 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

 

Selma A. Boss and George Doerhoff were married. George Doerhoff was born on 5 April 1904 in Missouri. He died on 20 January 1990 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

 

 

83. Helen Marie Boss (Charles Cornelius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 19 September 1910 in Missouri. She died on 15 May 1999 in Villa Marie Nursing Facility, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was a nurse at St. Mary's Health Center. They were members of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jefferson City, Mo. She was also a member of the Ladies Sodality.

 

Helen Marie Boss and Henry Robert Luebbert were married on 30 September 1939. Henry Robert Luebbert was born about 1907. He died on 18 February 1997 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Helen Marie Boss and Henry Robert Luebbert had the following children:

 

+183 i. Joan H. Luebbert, born about 1941, Missouri; married Male Kauffman.

184 ii. Charles D. Luebbert was born about 1946 in Missouri. Living in Jefferson City, Mo.

185 iii. Michael S. Luebbert was born about 1949 in Missouri. Living in Jefferson City, Mo.

 

85. Cletus H. Boss (Charles Cornelius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 11 January 1913 in Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 18 January 1981. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Cletus H. Boss and Minnie Leudec were married in January 1950. Minnie Leudec was born on 28 February 1903 in Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 14 October 1974. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

 

86. Anita Boss (Charles Cornelius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1915 in Missouri. Living in Hartsburg, Mo.

 

Anita Boss and Male Woods were married. Male Woods was born about 1912.

 

 

89. Lorene Christine Boss (Joseph William-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 14 November 1912 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 22 March 2001 in St. Mary's Health Center, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Lorene C. Holzem, 88, Morrison, died March 22, 2001, at St. Marys Health Center.

She was born Nov. 14, 1912, in Chamois, a daughter of Joseph and Bertha Rippstein Boss. She was married May 27, 1947, in Chamois, to Milton F. "Hank" Holzem, who survives.

She had worked for Oberman Factory and was a member of Assumption Church in Morrison.

Other survivors include: two sons, Ronald Holzem, Jefferson City, and Gordon Holzem, Springville, Tenn.; one brother, Donald Boss, Hudson, Fla.; four sisters, Dorothy Topel, Peoria, Ill., Rose Boss, Chamois, Helen Holzem and Genevieve, Boss, both of Linn; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Assumption Church. Fr. Pat Dowling will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Assumption Church or the American Heart Association.

 

Lorene Christine Boss and Milton Frank Holzem were married on 22 May 1947 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Milton Frank Holzem (son of William Theodore Holzem and Elizabeth Johanna Kallmeyer) was born on 28 January 1914 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 30 August 2006 in Westphalia Retirement Center, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 2 September 2006 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was also known as Hank.

 

Milton Frank Holzem, 92, Jefferson City, Mo., formerly of Morrison, died Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at Westphalia Retirement Center, Westphalia, Mo. He was born January 28, 1914, Morrison, Mo., the son of William M. and Elizabeth (Kallmyer) Holzem, who preceded him in death. He was married May 22, 1947, in Chamois, Mo. to Lorene C. (Boss) Holzem, who preceded him in death March 22, 2001. He was a maintenance worker for the Missouri Pacific Railroad, where he worked for 36 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Morrison, an associated member of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way. He was survived by two sons, Ronald Holzem and wife, Patricia, Jefferson City, Mo. and Gordon Holzem and wife, Judy, Springville, Tennessee; two brothers, Ed Holzem, Jefferson City and Harry Holzem, Morrison, Mo.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Clara Smith, Alice Mode, Selma Schwermer and Frieda Pack and a brother, Alfred Holzem. He was a member of Assumption Church, Morrison, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2006, at Assumption Church, Morrison, Mo. with Father Pat Dowling officiating. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, Morrison, Mo. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, at Assumption Church, Morrison, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer fund or Community Hospice of America Lorene Christine Boss and Milton Frank Holzem had the following children:

 

+186 i. Ronald Holzem, married Patricia.

+187 ii. Gordon Holzem, married Judy.

 

91. Helen Emma Boss (Joseph William-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 24 September 1917 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 10 October 2002 in Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Center, Linn, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Helen E. Holzem, 85, Morrison, died Oct. 10, 2002, at Green Meadows Skilled Nursing Center, Linn.

She was born Sept. 24, 1917, in Chamois, a daughter of Joseph and Bertha Rippstein Boss. She was married Nov. 17, 1942, in Chamois, to Harry Holzem, who survives. She worked at Oberman Pant Factory in Jefferson City. She also worked at International Shoe Company and Handi Pac Toy Manufacturing, both in Hermann. She was a member of Assumption Church, Morrison, and the ladies sodality.

Other survivors include: two sons, Clifford Holzem, Jefferson City, and Ken Holzem, Linn; three daughters, Betty Niederer, Owensville, Judy Rohrbach, Taos, and Debbie Troesser, Wardsville; three sisters, Rosella Boss, Chamois, Genevieve Boss, Linn, and Dorothy Topel, Peoria, Ill.; one brother, Don Boss, state of Florida; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Assumption Church. The Rev. Pat Dowling will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Assumption Church, with a wake service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Mid-Missouri Alzheimer's Association or Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann.

 

Helen Emma Boss and Harry Theodore Holzem were married on 17 November 1942 in St. Mary's Catholic Church Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Harry Theodore Holzem (son of William Theodore Holzem and Elizabeth Johanna Kallmeyer) was born on 13 January 1917 in Missouri. He died on 19 September 2006 in Westphalia Retirement Center, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried on 21 September 2006 in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Harry T. Holzem, age 89, of Morrison, Mo., died Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at Westphalia Retirement Center, Westphalia, Mo. He was born January 13, 1917, to William Holzem and Elizabeth (Kallmeyer) Holzem. He was married to Helen E. (Boss) Holzem on November 17, 1942, at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, Chamois, Mo. She preceded him in death.

He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for 20 years, he then went to work for the Corp of Engineers and worked for them for 20 years. He was also a farmer his whole life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society; and he and his brother Hank, along with several friends, were part of a band called the Nite Owls from the Morrison area, and they played in the 1930's. He was a member of Assumption Church, Morrison, Mo.

He is survived by two sons: Clifford Holzem and wife Patty, Jefferson City, Mo., Ken Holzem and wife Judy, Linn, Mo.; three daughters: Betty Niederer and husband Joel, Owensville, Mo., Judy Rohrbach and husband Loyd, Taos, Mo., Debbie Troesser and husband Alan, Wardsville, Mo.; one brother: Ed Holzem, Jefferson City, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, by sisters: Clara Smith, Alice Moad, Selma Schwermer & Frieda Pack; and brothers: Alfred & Milton Holzem and infant brother, Herbert; by a granddaughter: Jolene Niederer; and a grandson: Von Rohrbach. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, at the Assumption Church, Morrison, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 21, at the Assumption Church in Morrison, Mo., with Father Pat Dowling officiating. Burial in Assumption Cemetery, Morrison, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association and the Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Homes, Morrison, Mo. Helen Emma Boss and Harry Theodore Holzem had the following children:

 

+188 i. Clifford Holzem, married Patty.

+189 ii. Ken Holzem, married Judy.

+190 iii. Betty Holzem, married Joel Niederer.

+191 iv. Judy Holzem, married Lloyd Rohrbach.

+192 v. Debbie Holzem, married Alan Troesser.

 

95. Dorothy Mae Boss (Joseph William-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 6 January 1925 in Osage County, Missouri.

 

Dorothy Mae Boss and Arnold Topel Jr. were married on 6 November 1954. Arnold Topel Jr. (son of Arnold Topel Sr. and Laura E.) was born about 1925 in Missouri.

 

 

97. Hilda C. Boss (Julius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 6 January 1912 in Missouri. She died on 26 October 1989 in Madison County, Illinois.

 

Hilda C. Boss and August Frank Witthaus were married on 26 November 1929. August Frank Witthaus (son of George B. Witthaus and Charlotte Lisette Schleak) was born on 21 April 1904 in Osage County, Missouri. He died on 4 October 1992 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. He was buried in Sunset Hill Memorial, Edwardsville, Illinois.

 

 

98. Alice E. Boss (Julius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 3 January 1913 in Missouri. She died on 14 August 2007 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. She was buried in St. Peter's UCC Cemetery, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Alice E. Boss and Arthur E. Triplett were married on 27 June 1931 in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri. Arthur E. Triplett was born on 21 August 1912 in Missouri. He died on 23 March 1980 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. Alice E. Boss and Arthur E. Triplett had the following children:

 

+193 i. David Triplett, married Donna.

194 ii. Leroy A. Triplett was born on 22 July 1937. He died on 31 October 2005 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

100. Maria H. Boss (Julius-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1916 in Missouri. She died before 2007.

 

Maria H. Boss and Male Christmann were married. Male Christmann was born.

 

 

103. Alice C. Schmitz (Carolina Paulina Boss-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 22 September 1906 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 17 November 1997 in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Alice C. Schmitz and Raymond M. Strutmann were married on 11 August 1925 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Raymond M. Strutmann (son of William Theodore Strutmann and Rosa Constance Gloe) was born on 29 July 1900. He died on 4 August 1972 in Gasconade County, Missouri. Alice C. Schmitz and Raymond M. Strutmann had the following children:

 

+195 i. Vera E. Strutmann, born on 26 November 1926, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Howard L. Thuli; died on 14 February 2001, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

196 ii. Robert Strutmann was born about 1930.

 

104. Elsie H. Schmitz (Carolina Paulina Boss-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 19 December 1908 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Elsie H. Schmitz and William Gastreich were married. William Gastreich was born on 23 March 1907. He died in August 1966 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

 

105. Mable A. Schmitz (Carolina Paulina Boss-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 19 December 1908 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 21 January 2007 in Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Mable A. Schmitz and Alphonse J. Nolte were married on 12 October 1946 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. Alphonse J. Nolte was born about 1908. Mable A. Schmitz and Alphonse J. Nolte had the following children:

 

+197 i. Alan Nolte, born about 1948; married Betty.

 

106. Raymond Albert Boss (Emil Peter-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 19 July 1925 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He died on 10 March 2005 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Sedalia, Missouri.

 

Raymond Albert Boss and Leilia Elizabeth Walz were married on 6 June 1949 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Leilia Elizabeth Walz was born.

 

 

107. Rita Boss (Emil Peter-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Rita Boss and Male Marshall were married. Male Marshall was born.

 

 

108. Oda Marie Boss (Emil Peter-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Oda Marie Boss and Male Weller were married. Male Weller was born.

 

 

112. Julitta E. Boss (Herbert Arthur-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 15 January 1920 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 19 October 2001 in St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was buried on 23 October 2001 in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Julitta E. Brooks, 81, Washington, died Friday, October 19, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis. She was born January 15, 1920, at Morrison, the daughter of Herbert Boss and wife Rosa, nee Klos. On February 18, 1939, she was united in marriage to Elmer Brooks at St. Louis. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Washington.

Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer "Gene" Brooks; two brothers, Ralph Boss and Herbert Boss Jr.; two sisters, Bernice Boss and Dena Carey. She is survived by one son, Doug Brooks and wife Ruth, St. Louis; two daughters, Judy Winfrey and husband Jim, St. Louis, and Linda Gardiner, Washington; one brother, Jerold Boss and wife Marlene, St. Louis; two sisters, Angie Schaefer and husband Ed, South Bend, Indiana, and Laura Riley and husband William, Kansas City; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; other relatives and many

friends.Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Washington, with Father Robert Heimos officiating. Burial was in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington. Memorials to the School Sisters of Notre Dame or Masses are preferred. The Brooks family was served by Miller Funeral Home, Washington. The Missourian,October 31,2001

 

Julitta E. Boss and Elmer E. Brooks were married on 18 February 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. Elmer E. Brooks was born on 29 August 1914 in Missouri. He died on 28 March 1997 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. He was buried in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. Julitta E. Boss and Elmer E. Brooks had the following children:

 

+198 i. Doug Brooks, married Ruth.

+199 ii. Judy Brooks, married Jum Winfrey.

200 iii. Linda Brooks was born on 27 March 1950 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri. She died on 25 August 2006 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. She was buried in Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

113. Angeline Boss (Herbert Arthur-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1922 in Missouri.

 

Angeline Boss and Ed Schaefer were married. Ed Schaefer was born.

 

 

115. Laura Mae Boss (Herbert Arthur-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1928 in Missouri.

 

Laura Mae Boss and William Riley were married. William Riley was born.

 

 

116. Jerold Boss (Herbert Arthur-3, Peter-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1930.

 

Jerold Boss and Marlene were married. Marlene was born.

 

 

 

 

119. Howard L. Thuli (Sophia H. Boss-4, Johann Heinrich-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 17 August 1926. He died on 9 January 2003 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Howard L. Thuli and Vera E. Strutmann were married. Vera E. Strutmann (daughter of Raymond M. Strutmann and Alice C. Schmitz) was born on 26 November 1926 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She died on 14 February 2001 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

 

 

121. Edna A. Gerritsen (Henry-4, Francisca Petronella Boss-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born about 1923 in Missouri.

 

Edna A. Gerritsen and Urban Rost were married. Urban Rost was born about 1919 in Missouri.

 

 

126. Ella Augustine (Frances Gerritsen-4, Francisca Petronella Boss-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born.

 

Ella Augustine and Male Pope were married. Male Pope was born.

 

 

127. Emma Augustine (Frances Gerritsen-4, Francisca Petronella Boss-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born.

 

Emma Augustine and Walter Sheid were married. Walter Sheid was born.

 

 

130. Mary Lin Siebern (Edith E. Boss-4, Ferdinand-3, Johann Herman-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 18 July 1940 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died on 15 July 2006 in St. Polten, Niederosterreich, Austria. She was buried on 1 August 2006 in Oakland Cemetery, Chamois, Osage County, Missouri.

 

Mary Lin Siebern and Male Siever were married. Male Siever was born about 1938.

 

 

131. Josephine Rosa Mertens (Anna Theodora Giesing-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 15 April 1904 in Osage County, Missouri. She died from acute myocarditis due to influenza on 25 November 1929 in St. John's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri.

 

Josephine Rosa Mertens and Edward Henry Walker were married on 2 May 1923 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by J. H. Winkelman, Catholic Priest. Edward Henry Walker was born on 26 February 1902 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 10 January 1990 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in Shirley Cemetery, Mint Hill, Osage County, Missouri.

 

 

132. Gerard John Mertens (Anna Theodora Giesing-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 12 November 1906 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died on 2 August 1947 in Augusta, St. Charles County, Missouri. He was also known as Gerald. He was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. He died when the brakes on the truck he was driving for Klondike Silica Quarry failed, the truck crashing down a steep embankment.

Some of Gerard's first jobs were with the local International Shoe Factory and with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. In November 1932 he and Mary took over the O. K. Restaurant and with the end of prohibition on April 7, 1933, he started selling beer. They operated this business, which was in the building on Pacific Street, to April 1942. After the restaurant business was sold, Gerard had various jobs. For two seasons he worked as a deckhand on a Corps of Engineers reconnaissance survey boat, after which he went to Washington, Mo., to work for the Corps for several years. His next job was at the Klondike Silica Quarry near Augusta, Mo., where he drove a truck hauling spoils to an embankment.

He was a member of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Chamois and of St. Francis Borgia Church in Washington and a member of the SEISEL Council No. 1121 E. of C. and Washington Lodge No. 1559 B.P.O.E. 1

 

Gerard John Mertens and Mary E. Davis were married on 29 January 1929 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Mary E. Davis (daughter of Barney Davis and Harriet Jones) was born on 5 October 1907 in Mokane, Callaway County, Missouri. She died on 9 October 1995 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Most Pure Heart of Mary (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Chamois, Osage Co., Missouri. In June 1927 Mary came to Chamois with several girl friends to work in the International Shoe Factory, where she worked till it closed in December 1929. Mary and Gerard moved to Washington, Missouri in 1944. She returned to Chamois in 1947 after her husband's fatal accident. Here she worked for Operman's Pants Factory for four years, for Calverts three years and then at the Linn Mfg. Co. for five years. In 1964 she and Joanne moved to Jefferson City where she was employed by the State Motor Vehicle Driver's License Department until her retirement in December 1973. Gerard John Mertens and Mary E. Davis had the following children:

 

+201 i. Joanne Mertens, born on 24 January 1942, Missouri.

 

135. Sterling Edward Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 18 April 1910 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart attack at 5:20 a.m. on 20 January 1972 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. He was buried on 22 January 1972 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

He attended the Catholic school at Chamois, Missouri. Sterling and his brothers used to jump on to the train to get to school. He wanted to be a professional ball player, but he was hit by a car when he was young and broke his arm, which didn't heal right.

When Sterling was young he worked on the Missouri River building dikes. Later he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was in a camp on which is now CCC Camp road in the north part of Union, Missouri. The men planted trees in Franklin County. At this time he met Irene Hobelmann.

After his marriage he worked at various jobs. He worked on a farm, shoe factory, and during World War 2 he worked at the ammunition plant in St. Louis, Missouri and as a guard on Lock & Dam #25 on the Mississippi River near Winfield & Foley, Missouri. He was working as a shoe leather cutter at Wolff Shoe Co. in Union, Missouri at the time of his death.

Sterling belonged to the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. His pastime hobbies were playing his violin and guitar. Also he kept track of the high and low temperature of each day for years, a habit picked up from his days working on the River.

 

Sterling Edward Giesing and Irene Dorothy Hobelmann were married on 10 April 1937 in Immaculate Conception Church, Union, Missouri by Rev. Hubert Pfeil. Irene Dorothy Hobelmann (daughter of Martin Bernard Hobelmann and Hallie Helen Doerr) was born on 1 July 1915 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. She died from breast and brain cancer on 23 March 2003. She was buried on 25 March 2003 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

She played the saxophone and piano. She did very well at school. Irene spent most of her life working at Bourbeuse Shoe and then Brown Shoe Co. She sewed the upper parts of ladies shoes. Irene was Secretary of the Shoe Workers Union.

 

OBIT FOR IRENE:

She was born July 1, 1915, at Union, the daughter of Martin Hobelmann and his wife Hallie, nee Doerr. Mrs. Dunakin received her education in Union at Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Union High School in 1933. In 1937 she was united in marriage to Sterling Giesing at Immaculate Conception Church, Union. He preceded her in death in January 1972. In June of 1977, she was united in marriage to George Dunakin. He preceded her in death in January 2002. Mrs. Dunakin had been employed at Brown Shoe Company as a stitcher and retired in 1980 after working there over 40 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the Western Catholic Union and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Hobelmann; her sister-in-law, Louise Hobelmann; one daughter-in-law, Janice Giesing; and one son-in-law, Kim Hill. Mrs. Dunakin is survived by two sons, Martin Giesing and Richard Giesing, both of Union; one daughter, Mary Hill, Le High Acres, Florida.; one stepdaughter, Brenda Smith, Portland, Ore.; one stepson, George Dunakin, Springfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and six step grand children; other relatives and many friends. A funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 25, at Immaculate Conception Church, Union, with the Rev. Matthew Mitas officiating. Interment was in the Immaculate Conception Church cemetery. Memorials to the County Seat Senior Center Building Fund or Masses are preferred. The Dunakin family was served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, MO. Sterling Edward Giesing and Irene Dorothy Hobelmann had the following children:

 

+202 i. Martin Sterling Giesing, born on 26 January 1938, Union, Franklin County, Missouri; married Mary Barbara Sunfield, on 11 May 1963, Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri.

+203 ii. Richard Edward Giesing, born on 12 October 1942, St. Francis Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri; married Janice Elizabeth Pehle, on 28 May 1960, Immaculate Conception Church, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+204 iii. Mary Frances Giesing, born on 12 May 1949, St. Francis Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri; married Kim Sherman Hill, on 17 August 1974, Immaculate Conception Church, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

136. Oliver Henry Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 10 September 1911 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart condition on 23 February 1979 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. He was buried in St. George Cemetery Linn, Osage County, Missouri. He was a farmer.

 

Oliver Henry Giesing and Anna M. Strickland were married on 24 January 1942 in Priest Rectory at Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. Anna M. Strickland was born on 24 March 1908 in Osage County, Missouri. She died from cancer on 1 January 1972 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in St. George Cemetery Linn, Osage County, Missouri.

 

Oliver Henry Giesing and Anna A. Reynolds were married on 20 January 1973 in Osage County, Missouri. Anna A. Reynolds (daughter of John Reynolds and Dora) was born on 14 November 1907 in Osage County, Missouri. She died on 7 August 1992 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. She was buried in Shirley Cemetery, Mint Hill, Osage County, Missouri.

 

 

137. Raymond Oscar Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 4 December 1912 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart condition on 26 September 1986 in Afton, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was buried in Sunset Memorial Cemetery south St. Louis, Missouri. He was an auto body worker.

 

Raymond Oscar Giesing and Virginia S. Hackman were married on 3 November 1936 in Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri by J. J. Nolker, Catholic Priest. Virginia S. Hackman (daughter of Bernard W. Hackman and Frances E.) was born on 1 July 1918. She was a store clerk. Raymond Oscar Giesing and Virginia S. Hackman had the following children:

 

+205 i. Lawrence B. (Larry) Giesing, born on 8 September 1940, St. Louis, Missouri; married Kathryn E. Ryan, on 4 May 1963, St. Louis, Missouri.

 

138. Alice Rosella Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 16 January 1914 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. She died from a heart attack on 13 May 1974 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

 

Alice Rosella Giesing and Albert J. Budnik were married on 12 October 1937 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri by G. J. Nolte, Catholic Priest. Albert J. Budnik (son of Joseph A. Budnik and Ella H. Starke) was born on 12 February 1915. He died from a heart attack on 26 November 1993 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was buried in Assumption (St. Mary's) Cemetery, Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. He was a farmer. The family is Catholic. Alice Rosella Giesing and Albert J. Budnik had the following children:

 

+206 i. Joseph Edward Budnik, born on 1 August 1938, area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Delrose Holterman, on 29 June 1960.

+207 ii. Leroy A. Budnik, born on 23 June 1940, area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Mary Jane Kampeter, in September 1967.

208 iii. Mary Ellen Budnik was born on 28 October 1941 in area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri. She was a school principal.

+209 iv. Norman Herbert Budnik, born on 17 October 1943, area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Marilyn Schaefer, on 8 April 1967, Missouri.

210 v. Ronnie Jerome Budnik was born on 10 June 1945 in area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri.

+211 vi. Leslie Budnik, born on 1 October 1946, area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Valora Vehlewald, on 18 May 1968, Missouri.

+212 vii. Alberta Ann Budnik, born on 28 January 1951, area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Bernard A. Talken, on 2 November 1971, Missouri.

+213 viii. Barbara Jean Budnik, born on 28 March 1952, area near Morrison, Gasconade County, Missouri; married Randy Lee Rhoades, on 21 February 1971, Missouri.

 

141. Elmer Earl Albert Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 24 January 1918 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart attack on 30 January 1970 in Methodist Hospital Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Elmer died Jan 30, 1970 at 10:45 A.M. at Methodist Hospital Omaha Nebraska.

 

Elmer Earl Albert Giesing and Alice Maxine Schell were married on 18 May 1952 in First Lutheran Church Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Alice Maxine Schell was born on 29 September 1931 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska. She is living in Kimberling City, Missouri in 1993 with Kenny Cleveland, her second husband. Elmer Earl Albert Giesing and Alice Maxine Schell had the following children:

 

+214 i. Kenneth Wayne Giesing, born on 17 April 1953, St. Joseph Hospital Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Mary Christine Schicker, on 1 April 1983, her parents home in Massachusetts.

+215 ii. Nancy Jean Giesing, born on 30 August 1957, St. Joseph Hospital Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Charles Cormaci, on 6 September 1975, St. James Catholic Church Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Robert Whitmore, on 28 December 1992.

 

142. Henry Gerald James Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 4 July 1920 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from cancer on 16 September 1984 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. He was an Anheuser Busch worker.

 

Henry Gerald James Giesing and Nadine P. Jackson were married. Nadine P. Jackson was born on 20 September 1923. She died on 16 September 2007 in Glen Saint Mary, Baker County, Florida. Henry Gerald James Giesing and Nadine P. Jackson had the following children:

 

216 i. Michael Wayne Giesing was born in September 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was also known as Mike.

 

143. Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 10 September 1921 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart condition on 18 December 1985 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. He was buried in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri. He was a Sears Appliance Technician and later a farmer.

 

Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing and Dolly Goldberry were married. They were divorced. Dolly Goldberry was born in 1921. Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing and Dolly Goldberry had the following children:

 

217 i. Jane Ann Giesing was born about 1948.

 

Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing and Marion Alice Roscoe were married. Marion Alice Roscoe (daughter of Frank Marion Roscoe and Alice Eliza Praisewater) was born on 9 July 1917 in Lyons, Burt County, Nebraska. Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing and Marion Alice Roscoe had the following children:

 

+218 i. Dr. Dennis Harold Giesing PhD, born on 3 July 1952, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Belva Legendre, on 23 March 1979, Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri.

+219 ii. Janet Kay Giesing, born on 10 September 1953, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Curtis Smith.

 

144. Gerald (Gerard) James Fred Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 10 April 1923 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart condition on 30 May 2002 in La Vista, Sarpy County, Nebraska. He was buried on 3 June 2002 in Cedar Dale Cemetery, Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska.

 

He served 32 months in US Navy in World War II. He was in Russia, Italy, France, Ireland, England and Canada. He was a Navy gunner on a ship. Gerald worked for Backus Super Market for over 30 years. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 373, Ralston, Nebraska.

 

GIESING-Gerald F., 79 yrs., 5/30/02, LaVista, Nebraska. Survived by wife, Virginia; daughters and son-in-law, Darlene Grieco, Brenda Chamberlin and Ron Evenson, Cynthia and Jerry Dukes; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Marci Giesing; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grand- children; 4 step-great-grandchildren. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 373, Ralston.

 

Gerald (Gerard) James Fred Giesing and Virginia Ann Sandbothe were married on 2 September 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. Virginia Ann Sandbothe was born about 1925. Gerald (Gerard) James Fred Giesing and Virginia Ann Sandbothe had the following children:

 

+220 i. Darlene Ann Giesing, born on 25 March 1947, St. Mary's Hospital Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Aldro Grieco.

+221 ii. Gerald Lee Giesing, born on 30 June 1949, St. Mary's Hospital Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Barbara Reh; married Marci Niebaum.

+222 iii. Brenda Lou Giesing, born on 31 July 1953, St. Joseph Hospital Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Dan Chamberlin; married Ron Evenson.

+223 iv. Cynthia Kay Giesing, born on 14 February 1956, St. Joseph Hospital Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; married Jerry Dukes.

 

145. William Edward Giesing Sr. (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 16 June 1925 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart attack on 25 March 1976 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

 

William Edward Giesing Sr. and Geneva Lecure were married in 1945 in Bonnets Mill, Osage County, Missouri. They were divorced. Geneva Lecure was born in 1925. William Edward Giesing Sr. and Geneva Lecure had the following children:

 

+224 i. Alice Lorene Giesing, born on 3 February 1946, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married William Charles Gardner, on 1 May 1966; died on 18 August 1980, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas.

 

William Edward Giesing Sr. and Fern Elizabeth Tripp were married on 8 October 1952 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Fern Elizabeth Tripp (daughter of William Mallory Tripp and Anna Marie Lister) was born on 7 April 1923 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. William Edward Giesing Sr. and Fern Elizabeth Tripp had the following children:

 

+225 i. Kenneth Eugene Giesing, born on 24 March 1946; married Julia, about 1967; married Connie Ranae Vandyke, in 2000.

+226 ii. William Charles Giesing, born on 25 April 1947, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Doris A. Bryan, on 14 February 1971, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; died on 6 November 2001, University of Missouri Health Center Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

+227 iii. Judith Marie Giesing, born on 19 June 1948; married David Maxon Gibbs.

+228 iv. Robert Louis Giesing, born on 19 September 1949; married Brenda Bledsoe.

+229 v. Juanita Gail Giesing, born on 30 September 1950; married Male Jackson; married Marvin Palmer.

+230 vi. Fern Jane Giesing, born on 16 March 1952; married Louis Bay; married Male Jacobs.

+231 vii. Anne Pauline Giesing, born on 22 May 1953, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Steven Otto Grothoff, on 17 June 1972, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

232 viii. Norbert Wayne Giesing was born on 31 August 1954 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

+233 ix. Kathreen Elizabeth Giesing, born on 22 September 1955, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Randall Mann.

+234 x. William Edward Giesing Jr., born on 17 December 1956, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Sarah M., on 28 June 1974, Bell County, Texas; married Charlene Stivers; married Yvonne Maire Weavers, on 27 March 1981.

+235 xi. Leslie Theodore Giesing, born on 30 December 1957, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Tarina Fink; married Tammy Goff, in 1983.

+236 xii. Henry Thomas Giesing, born on 26 January 1960, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Linda.

237 xiii. Eddie Albert Giesing was born on 14 July 1961 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Live in Jefferson City, Missouri.

 

147. Norbert Louis Walter Giesing (Edward Albert-4, Rosa Anna Reymer-3, Maria Boss-2, Theodorus Thomas-1) was born on 10 June 1929 in Chamois, Osage County, Missouri. He died from a heart attack on 15 December 1982 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was buried in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

 

Norbert Louis Walter Giesing and Ruby Jean Koelling were married in March 1955 in Linn, Osage County, Missouri. Ruby Jean Koelling (daughter of Oscar A. Koelling and Helen L. Shields) was born on 24 November 1939 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She died from burns from house fire on 4 July 1968 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried in Hawthorn Memorial Gardens Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Norbert Louis Walter Giesing and Ruby Jean Koelling had the following children:

 

+238 i. Norbert Ray Giesing, born on 3 October 1956, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Patty Jean Johnson, on 16 October 1979, St. Peter's Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri.

+239 ii. Carol Jean Giesing, born on 18 September 1959, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Eugene Coulter, on 9 August 1980.

+240 iii. Theresa L. Giesing, born on 31 December 1963, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Terry Palmer, on 7 July 1984.

+241 iv. Samuel Alvin Giesing, born on 28 December 1967, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri; married Lucinda Howard.

 

Norbert Louis Walter Giesing and Martha M. Rockers were married on 10 July 1972 in St. Martins Church, St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri. Martha M. Rockers (daughter of Clarence A. Rockers and Rose Ihler) was born on 24 February 1927 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. She died on 16 March 2008 in Villa Marie Nursing Facility, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was buried on 19 March 2008 in St. Martins Catholic Cemetery, St. Martins, Cole County, Missouri.

 

Martha Rockers Giesing, 81, of St. Martins died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born February 24, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas, a daughter of Clarence A. and Rose Ihler Rockers, both deceased.

Martha entered the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1941, where she was Sr. M. Benedict Rockers until leaving in 1971. She received a B.S. in Education from the University of Notre Dame in 1956, and a Masters in Education from St. Louis University in 1962. While with the SSND, she served as and elementary school teacher and principal in Illinois, Iowa, Texas and Louisiana. After leaving the SSND, she taught at Cole R-II, Marceline and St. George in Linn. Following her retirement, she worked in hospice and companion care.

On July 10, 1972 Martha was united in marriage to Norbert Walter Giesing, who preceded her in death on December 15, 1982.

She was a member of St. Martins Catholic Church, the Missouri State Teachers Association, AARP, the 50 + Club and the National Federation of the Blind.

Martha is survived by three sisters: Laverne Tyree, Ruth Rockers and Marcella Crocker all of Jefferson City; two brothers: Clarence W. Rockers and wife Juliann of Centertown, Arthur Rockers and wife Judy of St. Martins; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Rockers; two stepsons: Norbert Giesing, Jr. and wife Pat, Sam Giesing; two stepdaughters: Carol Coulter and husband Eugene, Theresa Palmer and husband Terry; six step grandchildren, one step great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Richard R. Rockers; one sister, Dolores D. Hentges; and two brothers-in-law, Ralph Hentges and Freddie Crocker.

Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the St. Martins Catholic Church, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Fr. Edwin Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Martins Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Martins Parish Expansion Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main, 636-3838.

 

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