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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, September 10, 2003-

CHULA VISTA, Calif. - James E. Buchholz, 77, of Chula Vista, Calif., died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, in Chula Vista.

Burial was in Fort Rosencranz, Point Loma, Calif. Arrangements were handled by Community Mortuary in Chula Vista.

Mr. Buchholz was born Sept. 22, 1925, to Emil and Clara (Grotelueschen) Buchholz in Columbus. He attended Christ Lutheran School of rural Columbus and graduated from St. John's Academy in Winfield, Kan.

He served five years in the Armed Forces, three in the Merchant Marine and two in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at Rohr Aircraft in San Diego, Calif. for many years as a mach-up mechanic and estimator.

He married Joyce Gilder on Dec. 28, 1971.

Survivors include four brothers, Fred (Lois) Buchholz of Sutherland, Mark (Christina) Buchholz of Lincoln, Wallace (Phyllis) Buchholz of Lancaster, Calif., and Steve Buchholz of Chula Vista; and two sisters, Miriam (Bill) Schlegel of Chula Vista and Priscilla (Fred) Telschow of Valparaiso, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his wife; and his parents.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, September 10, 2003-

CHULA VISTA, Calif. - James E. Buchholz, 77, of Chula Vista, Calif., died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, in Chula Vista.

Burial was in Fort Rosencranz, Point Loma, Calif. Arrangements were handled by Community Mortuary in Chula Vista.

Mr. Buchholz was born Sept. 22, 1925, to Emil and Clara (Grotelueschen) Buchholz in Columbus. He attended Christ Lutheran School of rural Columbus and graduated from St. John's Academy in Winfield, Kan.

He served five years in the Armed Forces, three in the Merchant Marine and two in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at Rohr Aircraft in San Diego, Calif. for many years as a mach-up mechanic and estimator.

He married Joyce Gilder on Dec. 28, 1971.

Survivors include four brothers, Fred (Lois) Buchholz of Sutherland, Mark (Christina) Buchholz of Lincoln, Wallace (Phyllis) Buchholz of Lancaster, Calif., and Steve Buchholz of Chula Vista; and two sisters, Miriam (Bill) Schlegel of Chula Vista and Priscilla (Fred) Telschow of Valparaiso, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his wife; and his parents.

James married Gilder, Joyce Darlene 28 Dec 1971, Chula Vista, CA.. Joyce (daughter of Gilder, Aden Dewey and Moore, Verna) was born 24 Mar 1923, ?; died 15 May 1992, San Diego, CA.. [Group Sheet]

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Emil was the Principal of Christ Lutheran Parochial School, Columbus, NE. for many years.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

Emil was the Principal of Christ Lutheran Parochial School, Columbus, NE. for many years.

Emil married Grotelueschen, Clara Estella 28 Dec 1924, Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE.. Clara (daughter of Grotelueschen, John Adolph and Wilke, Mathilda W.) was born 9 Jan 1904, Columbus, NE.; died 18 Oct 1987, Chula Vista, CA.. [Group Sheet]

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Johann married Koehler, Louise Henriette UNKNOWN, ?. Louise was born UNKNOWN, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?. [Group Sheet]

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From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

John Adolf Groteluschen is one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers in Sherman township, his home being on section 34. His place is notable in many respects and is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift, enterprise, determination and business sagacity. He represents one of the old pioneer families of the county and was born December 29, 1871, in Bismark township, on the old homestead farm of his parents, John and Anna (Loseke) Groteluschen. The father was a native of Oldenburg, Germany, and became one of the early residents of Platte county, arriving a year later than the Loseke family, who were among the first to penetrate into this region and plant the seeds of civilization on Platte county's soil. His experiences covered all that is implied in the term pioneer life. Around him stretched broad, unbroken prairies. Few roads had been laid out and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. He entered one hundred and sixty acres o£ land from the government and on his land, like other tracts, there had been no furrow turned nor an improvement made. He broke the sod, harrowed the fields, planted the seed and in due time gathered substantial harvests, and as his financial resources increased he added to his holdings until at his death he was the owner of an excellent farm of six hundred and forty acres in Colfax county. He had long been a resident of Nebraska when in 1907 he passed away.

John Adolf Groteluschen was educated in German Lutheran schools, spending his youthful days upon the home farm of his father, where he was instructed not only in the work of the fields but in life values, being taught industry, honesty and those things which are most worth while. That his lessons have borne fruit in the years which have since come and gone is manifest in the high regard which is entertained for him and the success which he has achieved. He is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich land on section 34, Sherman township, the half section being a valuable tract, fertile and productive. One of the notable features of his place is a flowing well sunk to a depth of eighty feet. The water gushes forth in an eight-inch stream. It has mineral properties that make it of value medicinally and there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply of the water. Mr. Groteluschen maintains important stock-raising interests, handling shorthorn cattle, Percheron horses and Poland China hogs, and this branch of his business is proving very profitable. On his home place he has eighty acres of timber and ten acres are covered by the creek.

In 1891 Mr. Groteluschen was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Wilkie, who passed away on the 11th of April, 1909, leaving five children, namely: Arthur, a youth of seventeen years; Ernst, who is fifteen years old; and Paul, Clara, and Elmer, who are thirteen, eleven and nine years of age respectively. In 1911 Mr. Groteluschen was again married, his second union being with Katrina Finke, by whom he has a son, Harold, who is three years old.

Mr. Groteluschen is a democrat in his political views, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has filled the offices of township clerk and justice of the peace and has made an excellent record as a public official, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. In matters of citizenship he manifests the same progressive spirit and labors for the advancement and welfare of the community just as earnestly and just as effectively as he does for his individual success. His worth is widely acknowledged wherever he is known and he has a very wide acquaintance in the county.
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From THE COLUMBUS DAILY TELEGRAM, March 29, 1961, pg. 9, col. 3

J. Adolf Groteluschen, 89, a life-time resident of this community, died Tuesday afternoon in the Lutheran hospital after a month's illness.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. A.H. Guettler officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.

Mr. Groteluschen, the son of early Platte county settlers, John and Anna Loseke Groteluschen, was born Dec. 29, 1871 in Bismark township. He was baptized Feb. 24, 1872 and confirmed April 18, 1886, at Christ Lutheran church.

On Oct. 22, 1896 he married Mathilda W. Wilke at Christ Lutheran church, and they had five children, Arhtur, Ernest, Paul, Clara and Elmer. His wife passed away May 12, 1907.

Mr. Groteluschen's marriage to Katherine Finke took place Feb. 25, 1911, and to this union were born five children, Harold, Louise, Elva, Roland and Norman. Katherine, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1947.

Mr. Groteluschen resided 12 miles northeast of Columbus until 1926, when he moved to a farm one-half mile north of Columbus.

While a member of Christ Lutheran church he served on the building committee and held the office of treasurer for several years. After moving near Columbus he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran church and was a trustee for several years.

Surviving are his 10 children, Arthur, Ernest, Harold and Mrs. Fred (Elva) Gruenhage of Columbus, Paul of Wausau, Wis., Mrs. E.A. (Clara) Buchholz of Norfolk, the Rev. Elmer of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. Otto (Louise) Barjenbruch of Leigh, Roland of Lincoln, the Rev. Norman of Bristol, Tenn.

Other survivors include 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Emil of Leigh and Otto of Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Loseke of Richland, Mrs. Helena Loseke, Mrs. Rosa Lueschen, Mrs. Bertha Korte and Mrs. Minnie Kant of Columbus.

A brother, Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Otte and Clara, preceded him in death. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE PAST AND THE PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, Volume II-

John Adolf Groteluschen is one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers in Sherman township, his home being on section 34. His place is notable in many respects and is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift, enterprise, determination and business sagacity. He represents one of the old pioneer families of the county and was born December 29, 1871, in Bismark township, on the old homestead farm of his parents, John and Anna (Loseke) Groteluschen. The father was a native of Oldenburg, Germany, and became one of the early residents of Platte county, arriving a year later than the Loseke family, who were among the first to penetrate into this region and plant the seeds of civilization on Platte county's soil. His experiences covered all that is implied in the term pioneer life. Around him stretched broad, unbroken prairies. Few roads had been laid out and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. He entered one hundred and sixty acres o£ land from the government and on his land, like other tracts, there had been no furrow turned nor an improvement made. He broke the sod, harrowed the fields, planted the seed and in due time gathered substantial harvests, and as his financial resources increased he added to his holdings until at his death he was the owner of an excellent farm of six hundred and forty acres in Colfax county. He had long been a resident of Nebraska when in 1907 he passed away.

John Adolf Groteluschen was educated in German Lutheran schools, spending his youthful days upon the home farm of his father, where he was instructed not only in the work of the fields but in life values, being taught industry, honesty and those things which are most worth while. That his lessons have borne fruit in the years which have since come and gone is manifest in the high regard which is entertained for him and the success which he has achieved. He is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of rich land on section 34, Sherman township, the half section being a valuable tract, fertile and productive. One of the notable features of his place is a flowing well sunk to a depth of eighty feet. The water gushes forth in an eight-inch stream. It has mineral properties that make it of value medicinally and there is a seemingly inexhaustible supply of the water. Mr. Groteluschen maintains important stock-raising interests, handling shorthorn cattle, Percheron horses and Poland China hogs, and this branch of his business is proving very profitable. On his home place he has eighty acres of timber and ten acres are covered by the creek.

In 1891 Mr. Groteluschen was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Wilkie, who passed away on the 11th of April, 1909, leaving five children, namely: Arthur, a youth of seventeen years; Ernst, who is fifteen years old; and Paul, Clara, and Elmer, who are thirteen, eleven and nine years of age respectively. In 1911 Mr. Groteluschen was again married, his second union being with Katrina Finke, by whom he has a son, Harold, who is three years old.

Mr. Groteluschen is a democrat in his political views, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has filled the offices of township clerk and justice of the peace and has made an excellent record as a public official, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. In matters of citizenship he manifests the same progressive spirit and labors for the advancement and welfare of the community just as earnestly and just as effectively as he does for his individual success. His worth is widely acknowledged wherever he is known and he has a very wide acquaintance in the county.
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From THE COLUMBUS DAILY TELEGRAM, March 29, 1961, pg. 9, col. 3

J. Adolf Groteluschen, 89, a life-time resident of this community, died Tuesday afternoon in the Lutheran hospital after a month's illness.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gass Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. A.H. Guettler officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Friday.

Mr. Groteluschen, the son of early Platte county settlers, John and Anna Loseke Groteluschen, was born Dec. 29, 1871 in Bismark township. He was baptized Feb. 24, 1872 and confirmed April 18, 1886, at Christ Lutheran church.

On Oct. 22, 1896 he married Mathilda W. Wilke at Christ Lutheran church, and they had five children, Arhtur, Ernest, Paul, Clara and Elmer. His wife passed away May 12, 1907.

Mr. Groteluschen's marriage to Katherine Finke took place Feb. 25, 1911, and to this union were born five children, Harold, Louise, Elva, Roland and Norman. Katherine, his wife, died Sept. 12, 1947.

Mr. Groteluschen resided 12 miles northeast of Columbus until 1926, when he moved to a farm one-half mile north of Columbus.

While a member of Christ Lutheran church he served on the building committee and held the office of treasurer for several years. After moving near Columbus he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran church and was a trustee for several years.

Surviving are his 10 children, Arthur, Ernest, Harold and Mrs. Fred (Elva) Gruenhage of Columbus, Paul of Wausau, Wis., Mrs. E.A. (Clara) Buchholz of Norfolk, the Rev. Elmer of Elgin, Ill., Mrs. Otto (Louise) Barjenbruch of Leigh, Roland of Lincoln, the Rev. Norman of Bristol, Tenn.

Other survivors include 36 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Emil of Leigh and Otto of Columbus; five sisters, Mrs. Louise Loseke of Richland, Mrs. Helena Loseke, Mrs. Rosa Lueschen, Mrs. Bertha Korte and Mrs. Minnie Kant of Columbus.

A brother, Louis, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Otte and Clara, preceded him in death.
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John married Wilke, Mathilda W. 22 Oct 1896, Platte County, NE.. Mathilda (daughter of Wilke, Heinrich and Asche, Mathilda Eliza) was born 27 Aug 1875, Platte County, NE.; died 12 May 1907, Columbus, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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From THE COLUMBUS JOURNAL, May 15, 1907-

A very sad death was that of Mrs. Matilda Groteleuschen, wife of Adolph
[sic] Groteleuschen of Sherman township. She was a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Wilkin of Sherman township, where she was born and grew to
womanhood. She was married to Adolph Groteleuschen October 27, 1896, and
five children are left to mourn the loss of a kind mother, four boys and
one girl, the oldest one nine years and the youngest one year. Besides
her husband she leaves a father and mother and one brother and one
sister, Emil Wilken and Mrs. August Loseke. After years of hard work Mr.
Groteleuschen was just completing a beautiful home and preparing to
enjoy life, when his help meet [sic] was called. The funeral on Tuesday
was one of the largest ever held in that locatity [sic], and was
conducted by Rev. Deninger of the Loseke Creek church and the burial was
in the cemetery at the church.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS JOURNAL, May 15, 1907-

A very sad death was that of Mrs. Matilda Groteleuschen, wife of Adolph
[sic] Groteleuschen of Sherman township. She was a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Wilkin of Sherman township, where she was born and grew to
womanhood. She was married to Adolph Groteleuschen October 27, 1896, and
five children are left to mourn the loss of a kind mother, four boys and
one girl, the oldest one nine years and the youngest one year. Besides
her husband she leaves a father and mother and one brother and one
sister, Emil Wilken and Mrs. August Loseke. After years of hard work Mr.
Groteleuschen was just completing a beautiful home and preparing to
enjoy life, when his help meet [sic] was called. The funeral on Tuesday
was one of the largest ever held in that locatity [sic], and was
conducted by Rev. Deninger of the Loseke Creek church and the burial was
in the cemetery at the church.
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John emigrated aboard the Vessel ERICSSON, which sailed from Bremen, Germany and arrived at the port of New York, NY. on May 3, 1866. He was passenger number 97.

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GROTELUSCHEN-GROTELUESCHEN

There are two variations in spelling. The information from a German source indicates that the spelling in Germany was and still is GROTELUSCHEN with the "u" having an umlaut (") over it. The umlaut is a diacritical mark that is added to a vowel that changes the sound of the German vowels a, i, o, and u. The variation in spelling came from the fact that there is no umlaut in the English language. For a phonetically correct English substitution, an "e" was added. The variations caused some problems. Other German names have the same characteristic. There is no definite answer as to which spelling is correct and neither is more correct than the other.

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, August 20, 1902-

GROTELUSCHEN - John Groteluschen, one of the old settlers of Platte county, died at his home on Shell creek last Wednesday, his ailment being Bright's disease of the kidneys, after one year's illness.

Mr. Groteluschen was born April 29, 1831, in Oldenburg, Germany, and came directly from there in 1866, to his farm in this county which he took as a homestead and on which he lived to the time of his death.

Mr. Groteluschen leaves a wife, four sons and six daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and kind father. The sons are: Louis, Adolph, Emil and Otto; the daughters, Mrs. Ida Otte, Mrs. Lena Loseke, Mrs. Lizzie Loseke, and Misses Rosa, Bertha and Minnie. All live in this county with the exception of Louis who resides in Audubon, Iowa. There are also seventeen grandchildren who will remember their grandparent with reverence.

Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church Friday at 12 o'clock, Rev. Friese conducting the service. The funeral was largely attended, over two hundred carriages, filled with sorrowing friends and acquaintances of the deceased, following the remains to their last resting place. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

John emigrated aboard the Vessel ERICSSON, which sailed from Bremen, Germany and arrived at the port of New York, NY. on May 3, 1866. He was passenger number 97.

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GROTELUSCHEN-GROTELUESCHEN

There are two variations in spelling. The information from a German source indicates that the spelling in Germany was and still is GROTELUSCHEN with the "u" having an umlaut (") over it. The umlaut is a diacritical mark that is added to a vowel that changes the sound of the German vowels a, i, o, and u. The variation in spelling came from the fact that there is no umlaut in the English language. For a phonetically correct English substitution, an "e" was added. The variations caused some problems. Other German names have the same characteristic. There is no definite answer as to which spelling is correct and neither is more correct than the other.

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, August 20, 1902-

GROTELUSCHEN - John Groteluschen, one of the old settlers of Platte county, died at his home on Shell creek last Wednesday, his ailment being Bright's disease of the kidneys, after one year's illness.

Mr. Groteluschen was born April 29, 1831, in Oldenburg, Germany, and came directly from there in 1866, to his farm in this county which he took as a homestead and on which he lived to the time of his death.

Mr. Groteluschen leaves a wife, four sons and six daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and kind father. The sons are: Louis, Adolph, Emil and Otto; the daughters, Mrs. Ida Otte, Mrs. Lena Loseke, Mrs. Lizzie Loseke, and Misses Rosa, Bertha and Minnie. All live in this county with the exception of Louis who resides in Audubon, Iowa. There are also seventeen grandchildren who will remember their grandparent with reverence.

Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church Friday at 12 o'clock, Rev. Friese conducting the service. The funeral was largely attended, over two hundred carriages, filled with sorrowing friends and acquaintances of the deceased, following the remains to their last resting place.
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Adolph married Loseke, Anna Catharine 11 Apr 1866, Bissel, Oldenburg, GER.. Anna (daughter of Loseke, Johann and Beneke, Catharine Margaretha) was born 13 Nov 1848, Sage, Gemeinde, Oldenburg, GER.; died 12 Nov 1913, Platte County, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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Anna emigrated aboard the Vessel ERICSSON, which sailed from Bremen, Germany and arrived at the port of New York, NY. on May 3, 1866. She was passenger number 98.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, November 14, 1913, pg. 7, col. 2

Stricken with paralysis, Mrs. Anna Groteluschen, widow of John Groteluschen, passed away Wednesday at her home in Bismark township, northeast of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at the home at 12 o'clock today and at the Loseke Creek Lutheran church at 1 p.m.

Mrs. Groteluschen was a native of Germany, where she was born November 18, 1848. She was one of the pioneers of Bismark township. She leaves three sons, Louis, of Iowa; Adolph and Otto, and one daughter, Miss Bertha Groteluschen. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

Anna emigrated aboard the Vessel ERICSSON, which sailed from Bremen, Germany and arrived at the port of New York, NY. on May 3, 1866. She was passenger number 98.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, November 14, 1913, pg. 7, col. 2

Stricken with paralysis, Mrs. Anna Groteluschen, widow of John Groteluschen, passed away Wednesday at her home in Bismark township, northeast of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at the home at 12 o'clock today and at the Loseke Creek Lutheran church at 1 p.m.

Mrs. Groteluschen was a native of Germany, where she was born November 18, 1848. She was one of the pioneers of Bismark township. She leaves three sons, Louis, of Iowa; Adolph and Otto, and one daughter, Miss Bertha Groteluschen.
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Original individual @I08259@ (@MS_WURDEMANN.G_89GM2@) merged with @I21954@ (@MS_WURDEMANN.G_89GM2@)

Heinrich married Asche, Mathilda Eliza UNKNOWN, ?. Mathilda was born UNKNOWN, Germany; died UNKNOWN, ?; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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