10. Emma Adele(4)Gottsch [Friedrich Johannes(3), Johannes(John)(2),Gottsch(1)] was born Fahren-Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in 1867. Emma Adele died 1953 in Bennington, Nebraska at 86 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetrery.
Emma Adele married Frederick Charles Gottsch in Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska. Frederick was born 1869. Frederick was the son of Charles Frederick Gottsch and Catherine Jansen. Frederick died 1935 Bennington, Nebraska at 66 years of age. Frederick and Adele were second generation cousins.
Frederick Charles Gottsch and Emma Adele Gottsch had the following children:
37 ii. Wilhelmina Gottsch, born 1895. Wilhelmina died 1942 Bennington, Nebraska at 47 years of age.
+38 iii. William Henry Gottsch, born July 21, 1896 Bennington, Nebraska. William died 1989 LeHigh Acres, Florida at 93 years of age.
11. Emil Johannes(4)Gottsch [Friedrich Johannes(3), Johannes(John)(2),Gottsch(1)] was born Probsteierhagen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany January 27, 1870. Emil died November 30, 1966 Bennington, Nebraska, at 96 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Emil Johannes Gottsch, son of Fred and Ange(sic) Gottsch, was born January 27, 1870 at Probsteierhagen, Schleswig Holstein, Germany. He was baptized early in life and then confirmed in the Lutheran faith on March 29, 1885 in Germany.
He and his twin brother, Julius, came to America together in April, 1885, when they were 15 years of age. Emil spent five years near Davenport, Iowa, working on a farm and then came to Nebraska in 1890 and has been living in Washington County since that time.
Mr. Gottsch is survived by five daughters and two sons: Lillie of Bennington, Helen, (Mrs. Henry Frost) of Elkhorn, Henrietta, (Mrs. William Christensen) of Blair, Irene, (Mrs. Ronald Clarke) and Earlene, (Mrs. Gordon Claridge) of Los Angeles, California, Fred and Herbert of Omaha; also 19 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Therese Witt of Wheatland, Wyoming, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held December 3, 1966 from St. John's Lutheran Church in Bennington. Norman Schroeder, Pastor, Mrs Howard Almquist sang "My Faith Looks Up To Thee" and "Nearer My God To Theee" with Mrs. Henry Kniep, organist.
Pallbearers were Gerald Gottsch, Dennis Gottsch, James Gottsch, Robert Christensen, John Frost and Marvin Heise. Interment was in the German Cemetery. Hadan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Emil married Hattie Dornacker March 17, 1897. Hattie was born July 15, 1876. Hattie was the daughter of Nicholas Dornacker and Henrietta Wallstrom. Hattie died August 22, 1931 Washington County, Nebraska at 55 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Mrs. Emil Gottsch of Bennington died at an Omaha hospital Saturday, August 22, 1931, after a lingering illness.
Before her marriage, she was Miss Hattie Dornacker, and was born in Washington County, July 15, 1876. She was married to Emil Gottsch, Mar. 17, 1897. She had lived all her life in the vicinity of Bennington and was very well known and highly esteemed by all who knew her.
Beside her husband she is survived by three sons, Louis, Fred and Herbert of Bennington, and seven daughters, Mrs. Ed Ackerman, West Bend, Wisc.; Mrs John Johnson and Mrs Wm. Christensen, Washington; Helen, of Blair; and Lily, Frances and Earlene at home. She is also survived by four brothers, Louis Dornacker of Steele, N. D.; Fred, of Orum, Nebr.; John and Henry, of Bennington; and two sisters, Mrs. Detef Kruse of Ft. Calhoun and Mrs. Nick Witt of Elkhorn.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 25th, at the Bennington Lutheran church. The services were in charge of the Rev. C. H. Runze. Interment was in the German cemetery, north of Bennington. Pall-bearers were Harry Fedde, Peter Peterson, George Ohrt, Charlse Christensen, Carl Puls and Peter Kroeger.
Emil Johannes Gottsch and Hattie Dornacker had the following children:
40 ii. Theresa Gottsch.
+41 iii. Helen Gottsch. Helen married Henry Frost May 7, 1944. Henry was born Elk City, Nebraska December 21, 1905. Henry was the son of George Ridge Frost and Anna Eicke. Henry died April 11, 1989 Omaha, Nebraska at 83 years of age.
4 2 iv. Irene Gottsch. Helen married Harry Bremer.
+43 v. Earline Gottsch.
44 vi.Lillie A. Gottsch, born Washington, Nebraska April 13, 1902. Lillie died June 18, 1996 at 94 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
+45 xi. Louis Gottsch, born 1906.
+46 vii. Henrietta Gottsch, born October 27, 1907.
47 viii. Francis B. Gottsch, born May 20, 1912. Francis married Floyd C. Williams on April 27, 1946. Francis died August 3, 1946 Bennington, Nebraska at 34 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
+48 ix. Herbert Julius Gottsch, born October 1, 1914.
49 x. Esther Gottsch, born June 25, 1916. Esther died June 29, 1917 Bennington, Nebraksa at 1 year of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
12. Henry Julius(4)Gottsch [Friedrich Johannes(3), Johannes(John)(2), Gottsch(1)] was born Fahren-Schleswig-Holstein, Germany January 27, 1870. Henry died April 11, 1930 Bennington, Nebraska at 60 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Henry Julius Gottsch, well known resident of Bennington, died at his home in Bennington, Friday, April 11, 1930, after an illness of several years.
Mr. Gottsch was born January 27, 1870, at Fahren-Germany, and came to the United States in 1885. He came to Nebraska in 1889, and moved to Minnesota in 1897. He was married to Miss Caroline Petersen at Pipestone, Minn., June 24, 1897. They returned to Nebraska in 1903 and lived near Washington until 1912, when they moved to Emerson for a year. Since 1913 he had made his home in Bennington.
Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Alma, Verna, and Pauline at home and five sons, Emil, Henry, Raymond and Leroy, all of Bennington and Otto of Kennard.
He is also survived by one twin brother, Emil of Bennington, and three sisters, Mrs. Adele Gottsch of Bennington, Mrs. Helena Gottsch of Washington, and Mrs. Therese Witt of Albion; two grandchildren, Marilyn Gottsch and Leo Gottsch.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 14th, at the Lutheran church. The services were in charge of the Rev. C. H. Runze, and were largely attended.
Pall-bearers were all nephews, W. H. Gottsch, Arthur Gottsch, Fred Gottsch, Nick Petersen, Fred Petersen and Paul Stark. Interment was in the German cemetery, north of Bennington.
Henry married Caroline Petersen on June 24, 1897. Caroline was born September 12, 1878. Caroline was the daughter of Paul Petersen and Julianna Petersen. Caroine died November 10, 1941 Bennington, Nebraska at 63 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Henry Julius Gottsch and Caroline Petersen had the following children:
+51 ii. Alma Julianna Gottsch, born October 6, 1899.
+52 iii. Emil Fredrick Gottsch, born March 31, 1901.
+53 iv. Henry Julius Gottsch, born December 7, 1902.
54 v. Walter Paul Gottsch, born January 31, 1909. Walter died June 8, 1916 at 7 years of age. His body was interred June 10, 1909 Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
+55 vi. Raymond Christopher Gottsch, born March 25, 1911.
+56 vii. Verna Catherine Gottsch, born October 11,1913.
+57 viii. Pauline Margaret Gottsch, born May 7, 1915.
+58 ix. Leroy Peter Gottsch, born May 15,1918.
13. Helene Albertina(4)Gottsch [Friedrich Johannes(3), Johannes(John)(2), Gottsch(1)] was born April 8, 1874. Helene died October 3, 1952 Bennington, Nebraska at 78 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Helene Gottsch, Washington, Nebr., age 78, passed away on October 3, 1952, at an Omaha hospital.
She was born in Germany on April 8, 1874, and at the age of 16 came to this country with her family and settled first at Davenport, Iowa, an later on they moved to Bennington.
She was married to Benhart Gottsch on January 31, 1895. To this union nine children were born. She and her husband moved to their present home as bride and groom 57 years ago. They celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1945.
She was a very devoted mother, her one thought being for the comfort and safety of her children.
Her hobby was crocheting and knitting, and she made many beautiful and useful things for her friends and loved ones. Her hands were never idle and she kept up an active interest in all the current happenings until a few days before her parting.
She was a long-time member of the Royal Neighbors. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith as a child in Germany before coming to this country.
She is survived by her husband, Benhardt(sic); 5 sons, Arthur of Elkhorn, Charles and Glen of Bennington, Ben of Omaha, Harlan of Kennard, Nebr.; 4 daughters, Katherine of Bennington, Mabel and Bernita and Mrs. Roma Dresher of Omaha; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs Therese Witt of Woodbridge, Cal., Mrs. Adele Gottsch of Omaha, brother Emil Gottsch of Bennington.
Services were held Monday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m., at the home. Interment was at German Cemetery.
The family requested in lieu of flowers, that donations be sent to Children
's Memorial Hospital.
Helene married Benhart Henry Gottsch on January 31, 1895. Benhart was born January 17, 1874. Benhart was the son of Charles Frederick Gottsch and Catherine Jansen. Benhart died October 25, 1952 (22 days after his wife) at 78 years of age. Benhart and Helene were second generation cousins.
Benhart Gottsch and Helene Albertina Gottsch had the following children:
60 ii. Mabel Gottsch.
61 iii. Myrtle "Bernita" Gottsch.
+62 iv. Roma Gottsch.
+63 v. Harlan Gottsch.
64 vi. Katherine M. Gottsch, born December 1895. Catherine died October 1968 in Nebraska at 72 years of age.
+65 vii. Arthur Hans Henry Gottsch, born March 8, 1897.
+66 viii. Ben Alfred Gottsch, born 1901.
67 ix. Glenn Gottsch, born July 5, 1912. Glenn died November 26, 1983 at 71 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery. Glenn married Voneita Larsen, born February 11, 1917. Voneita died September 3, 1987. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
14. Dorothea "Theresa"(4)Gottsch [(Friedrich Johannes(3), Johannes(John)(2), Gottsch(1)] was born September 5, 1876. Dorothea died February 25, 1971 at 94 years of age.
Mrs. Dorothea Witt, known as Therese was born September 5, 1876 at Fahren-Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She passed away at the Lutheran Hospital in Norfolk, February 25th at the age of 94. Therese was the daughter of Frederick and Anna(sic) Gottsch. She came to the United States with her parents when whe was thirteen years old. They settled in Bennington, Nebraska in May 1890.
Therese was united in marriage to Otto H. Witt, March 11, 1902. They resided on a farm west of Bennington. The family moved to a farm near St. Edward in 1908, and later to Albion where Mr. Witt owned and operated a transfer business. Otto passed away in 1945. Therese was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Norfolk.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ray (Laura) Schad of Wheatland, Wyo., Mrs. William (Hazel) Westmore of Lodi, Calif., Mrs. Harold (Blanche) Pinkerman of Anderson, Ind.; one son, Harry of Norfolk, Nebr.; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Mororial services were held Monday, March 1st at two o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bennington. Pastor Norman Schreoder officiated. Mrs. Henry Kniep was organist and Mrs. Jerry Johnson sang "Rock of Ages" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul." Pallbearers were Glen Gottsch, Ben Gottsch, Fred Gottsch, Harlan Gottsch, Leslie Witt and Ted Witt. Burial was in the German Cemetery north of Bennington.
The Howser Funeral Home of Norfolk was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothea married Otto Witt on March 11, 1902.
Dorothea "Theresa" Gottsch and Otto Witt had the following children:
69 ii. Hazel Witt. Hazel married William Westmore.
70 iii. Blanche Witt. Blanche married Harold Pinkerman.
71 iv. Harry Witt.
15. Henry Clark (4)Gottsch[Peter Claus(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born Washington County, Nebraska April 26, 1869. Henry died February 19, 1951 Dacoma, Oklahoma at 81 years of age. His body was interred February 1951 Pleasent View Cemetery Dacoma, Oklahoma.
Henry married Alta Phillips on September 1, 1899.
Henry Clark Gottsch and Alta Phillips had the following child:
16. William Peter(4)Gottsch [Peter Claus(4), Chaus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born December 5, 1870 Jenkins, Okalhoma. William drowned July 29, 1937 Bennington, Nebraska at 66 years of age. His body was interred July 1937 Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
William married Emeline Anette Schneider on November 12, 1899. Emeline was born January 10, 1871. Emeline died November 10, 1960 at 89 years of age. Her body was interred November 1960 Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
William Peter Gottsch and Emeline Anette Schneider had the following children:
74 ii. Clarence Gottsch, born March 9, 1902. Clarence died November 10, 1981 at 79 years of age. His body was interred November 1981 Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
18. Emma Estella(4)Gottsch [Peter Claus(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born July 1, 1876 Bennington, Nebraska. Emma died November 5, 1925 Blair, Nebraska at 49 years of age.
Emma married Ernest Christian Schneider on October30, 1869. Ernest was born June 19, 1865. Ernest died January 20, 1940 at 74 years of age.
Emma Estella Gottsch and Ernest Christian Schneider had the following child:
23. Frederick Charles(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born in 1869 Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska. Frederick died 1935 Bennington, Nebraska. at 66 years of age.
Frederick Charles Gottsch spend his life as a carpenter in Bennington, Ne. In 1935 he was struck in the abdomen with a "tripletree" while unhitching a team of horses and died from peritonitis.
Frederick married Emma Adele Gottsch in Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska. Emma Adele was born 1867 Fahren-Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Emma Adele was the d`aughter of Friedrich Gottsch and Antje Puck. Emma Adele died 1955 Bennington, Nebraska at 88 years of age. She was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Note: Frederick and Emma Adele were second generation cousins. It is felt because they were cousins, that was the cause of their daughters, Anna's and Wilhelmina's disabilities.
Frederick Charles Gottsch and Emma Adele Gottsch had the following children:
37 ii. Wilhelmina Gottsch, born 1895 Bennington, Nebraska. Wilhelmina died 1942 Bennington, Nebraska at 47 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
+38 iii. William Henry Gottsch, born July 21, 1896 Bennington, Nebraska. William died 1989 LeHigh Acres, Florida at 93 years of age.
24. Adele(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born July 27, 1871 Bennington, Nebraska. Adele died in child birth on January 29, 1896 Bennington, Nebraska at 24 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Adele married Henry Misfeldt on January 31, 1890 in Bennington, Nebraska. Henry was the son of Fritz Misfeldt and Bertha Misfeldt. Henry died December 27, 1948 Bennington, Nebraska at 80 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
He married Margaret Gottsch on August 1, 1898.
Adele Gottsch and Henry Misfeldt had the following children:
77 ii. Catherine Misfeldt, born November 22, 1894. Catherine died March 1, 1895 at less than one year of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
25. Benhart Henry(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born January 17, 1874. Benhart died October 25, 1952 Washington County, Nebraska at 78 years of age.
He was united in marriage to Miss Helene Gottsch, January 31, 1895 and they moved immediately to the farm which they were to occupy for 57 years. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1945. To this union five sons and four daughters were born, all of whom survive. The are Arthur, of Elkhorn, Nebr., Charles, who farms near the home place, Glenn and Katherine, who are at home, Harlan, of Kennard; and Ben, Mabel, Bernita and Mrs. Roma Dresher, all of Omaha. Mr. Gottsch was a charter member of the old Hayes Cornet Band which was organized in 1888 and which developed quite a reputation in early days as a organization until it ceased to function. Later he took part in orchestras at Bennington and Washington until approximately 1912. For almost thirty years he was an underwriter and adjuster in Washington and Douglas County for Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. He was a 50 year member of the Schleswig-Holstein Verein, a 16 year member of the B.P.S.B.V. and a long time member of the Modern Woodmen. He served on the Washington School Board for over thirty years. He was one of the organizers, as well as Secretary and Director of the Papio-Valley Drainage District of Washington and Douglas Counties. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Bennington. Funeral services were held from the residene at 2 p.m. Tuesday with interment at the German Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons and honorary pallbearers were William Schuldt, Louis Goedeker, Sam Holstein, Sam Cox, John Meeves and Knute Rasmussen.
Benhart married Helene Albertina Gottsch on January 31, 1895 in Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska. Helene was born April 8, 1874. She was the daughter of Friedrich Gottsch and Antje Puck. Helene died on October 3, 1952 Bennington, Nebraska at 78 years of age.
Note: Benhart and Helene were second generation cousins.
Benhart Gottsch and Helene Albertina Gottsch had the following children:
60 ii. Mabel Gottsch.
61 iii. Myrtle "Bernita" Gottsch.
+62 iv. Roma Gottsch.
+63 v. Harlan Gottsch.
64 vi. Katherine M. Gottsch, born December 9, 1895. Catherine died October 1968 in Nebraska, at 72 years of age.
+65 vii. Arthur Hans Henry Gottsch, born March 8, 1897.
+66 viii. Ben Alfred Gottsch, born 1901.
67 ix. Glenn Gottsch, born July 5, 1912. Glenn died November 26, 1983 at 71 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery. Glenn married Voneita Larsen. Voneita was born February 11, 1917. Voneita died September 3, 1987 at 70 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
26. Lena(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born April 24, 1875 in Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska. Lena died October 20, 1921 at 46 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Lena married Hans Hansen on December 27, 1892 in Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska. Hans was born, May 15, 1866. Hans died November 28, 1917 Bennington, Nebraska at 51 years of age. He was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Lena Gottsch and Hans Hansen had the following children:
78 i. Charles(5) Hansen.
79 ii. Freddie Hansen.
80 iii. Helen Hansen.
27. Charles Otto(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born, April 9, 1877 Hays, Nebraska. Charles died on May 5, 1976 at 99 years of age.
Charles Otto married Anna Katherine Luschen on March 26, 1902 in Bennington, Nebraska. Anna was born 1883 Oldenburg, Germany. She was the daughter of Heinrich Luschen and Marie Kunneman. Anna died 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska at 77 years of age. She was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Charles Otto Gottsch and Anna Katherine Luschen had the following children:
82 ii. Charles Henry Gottsch, born December 12, 1904.
83 iii. J. Leslie Gottsch, born May 15, 1906. J. Leslie died June 18, 1908 at 2 years of age.
84 iv. Infant daughter Gottsch, born December 3, 1908. Infant died December 4, 1908 at less than one year of age.
85 v. Lawrence Gottsch, born May 30, 1910. Lawrence died on 1944 Omaha, Nebraska at 34 years of age.
+86 vi. Wilfred Gottsch, born October 29, 1912. Wilfred died March 7, 1992 at 80 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
87 vii. Donald Gottsch, born 1915. Donald married Sylvia Jungbluth.
+88 viii. Gloria Gottsch, born July 11, 1921.
89 ix. Roland "Buddy" Gottsch, born December 15, 1924 Bennington, Nebraska. Roland died 1998 at 73 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
28. Margaret(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)] was born September 13, 1881 in Bennington, Nebraska. Margaret died October 17, 1920 at 39 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Margaret married Henry Misfeldt on August 1, 1898 in Bennington, Nebraska. Henry was the son of Fritz Misfeldt and Bertha Misfeldt. Henry died December 27, 1948 at 80 years of age. His body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
Note: Henry Misfeldt married Margaret Gottsch after the death of his first wife, Adele Gottsch. Margaret raised Adele's two children as her own.
Margaret Gottsch and Henry Misfeldt had the following children:
90 i. Adele(5) Misfeldt. Adele died 1967. Adele married George Lamb.
91 ii. Helen Misfeldt.
+92 iii. George Misfeldt.
93 iv. Harold Misfeldt. Harold married Erma Jeperson.
+94 v. Ellen "Toots" Misfeldt.
95 vi. Kathryn "Moe" Misfeldt. Kathryn married Dick Andrews.
96 vii. Howard Misfeldt. Howard married Jacqueline.
97 viii. Mae Misfeldt.
98 ix. Henrietta Misfeldt, born March 28, 1901. Henrietta died October 9, 1919 at 18 years of age. Her body was interred Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.
29. Amanda(4)Gottsch [Charles Frederick(3), Claus Charles(2), Gottsch(1)} was born, October 8, 1886 Bennington, Nebraska.
Amanda married William Henry Winterburn on February 19, 1909.
Amanda Gottsch and William Henry Winterburn had the following children:
100 ii. LaFola Harriet Winterburn, born September 21, 1911 in Omaha, Nebraska. LaFola married Irvin Seltz.
+101 iii. Robert William Winterburn, born January 21, 1913.
102 iv. Henry Charles Winterburn, born January 1, 1927.
