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Emil married UnknownLastName, Marilyn UNKNOWN, ?. Marilyn was born UNKNOWN, ?. [Group Sheet]

1. Cattau, Jeffrey was born UNKNOWN, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?.

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Elmer married Wilke, Caecelia 8 Sep 1937, Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE.. Caecelia (daughter of Wilke, John Emil and Muth, Wilhelmina Marie) was born 7 Feb 1917, Columbus, NE.; died 12 Feb 2009, Madison, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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Caecelia Cattau, 92, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be Monday, February 16, 10:30 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church with Revs. Michael Klatt and Ernest Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with family prayer service at 10:15 A.M. Memorials are the donors choice.

Caecelia was born February 7, 1917, to John Emil and Wilhelmina (Muth) Wilke in Columbus, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. Caecelia attended school at District #2 and Christ Lutheran. On September 8, 1937, she was united in marriage to Elmer Cattau at Christ Lutheran Church. Caecelia was a homemaker on their farm northeast of Columbus where they lived until moving to Loveland, Colorado, in 1973. She later moved back to Columbus after Elmer passed away in 1983.

Caecelia enjoyed traveling, playing cards, sewing, gardening, and doing volunteer work at the Columbus Hospital. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church for most of her life and later a member of Peace Lutheran Church where she was a member of the women's guild.

Caecelia is survived by:
Son - Emil (Marilyn) Cattau of O'Neill, NE
Daughter - Angeline Becher of Columbus, NE
4 Grandchildren, 12 Great-grandchildren, and 2 Great-great-grandchildren
Brother- Victor (Arlene) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Brother - Lavern (Evelyn) Wilke of Columbus, NE
Brother - Marvin Wilke of Norfolk, NE
Sister - Evelyn (Edger) Korte of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Marlene Wilke of Columbus, NE


Caecelia was preceded in death by:
Parents - John and Wilhelmina Wilke
Husband - Elmer Cattau
Grandson - Jeffrey Cattau
Great-Grandson - Mickey Boulton
Sister and brother-in-law - Viola and Eldon Loseke
Sister - Adeline Whithoff
Brother - Milton Wilke
Sister-in-law - Elaine Wilke

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Wilhelm married Rosche, Clara R. UNKNOWN, ?. Clara (daughter of Rosche, Gerhard and Asche, Sophia) was born Abt 1888, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?. [Group Sheet]

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John married Muth, Wilhelmina Marie UNKNOWN, ?. Wilhelmina was born UNKNOWN, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?. [Group Sheet]

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Frederick married Zitterick, Anna 27 Aug 1869, ?. Anna was born 1 Dec 1848, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?. [Group Sheet]

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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Gerhard Rosche is a representative of farming interests of Sherman township. He devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits on section 20 for a long period but is now practically living retired although he still occupies the farm. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, October 22, 1848, a son of Bernhard and Katrina (Luejelueshen) Rosche. The father owned a small farm and also conducted a small store in Oldenburg, where he spent his entire life, passing away in 1862 at the age of fifty-four years. His wife died in 1861, when but forty-two years of age.?

Gerhard Rosche was the third in order of birth in a family of seven children and was but fourteen years of age when left an orphan. He attended school in his native country and afterward worked at farm labor there, remaining a resident of Germany until he reached the age of nineteen years, when, in 1868, he came alone to the United States, settling at Mayville, Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he lived for two years. From 1872 until 1874 he was a resident of Minnesota and in the latter year arrived in Platte county, Nebraska, but afterward went to North Platte, where he remained for about two years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Platte county, where he began farming. His father-in-law, Gerhard Asche, had taken a homestead but after a year had died and Mr. Rosche then took possession of the property. There was a sod house upon it but practically no other buildings or improvements. Mr. Rosche had a little money and engaged in operating a horse power threshing machine. He owned his own team and upon his farm he built a house twenty-four by fourteen feet. There were practically no improvements in the township and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. The enterprising efforts of Mr. Rosche soon wrought a marked transformation in the appearance of his home place, for as the years went on he set out trees, erected a comfortable and commodious modern residence, built good barns and in fact made all of the improvements upon the farm, keeping in touch at all times with modern progressive farm methods. He began with eighty acres of land and has now three hundred and twenty acres in his home place, in addition to which he has property in Columbus. Year by year he carefully tilled the soil and the crops which he so earnestly cultivated brought to him a growing income which in time made him the possessor of a handsome competence. He also engaged quite extensively in the raising of high grade Hereford cattle, and he called his place the Hereford Stock Farm. He also took first prize on a pair of Arabian mares and Arabian colts at the Platte County Fair in 1915. In 1912 he retired from active farm life but still lives upon the old homestead although he owns property in Columbus.

On the 15th of March, 1878, Mr. Rosche was married to Miss Sophia Asche, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1856, a daughter of Gerhard and Katrine (Englebart) Asche, both of whom were natives of Oldenburg. They came to the United States in 1873, but the wife and mother died shortly after her arrival. The father, having settled in Platte county, secured a homestead, built a sod house and began life here in true pioneer style, his daughter Sophia acting as housekeeper for her father. To Mr. and Mrs. Rosche have been born four children. Matilda is the wife of Gus Loseke, by whom she has three children, Olga, Emma and Elmer. Clara married William Cattau, of Sherman township, by whom she has a son, Elmer. Anna is the wife of Herman Cattau, who operates her father's farm, and they have two children, Holger and Hulda. Adela, the youngest of the family, lives with her father.

Mr. Rosche has voted with the republican party since he became a naturalized American citizen but does not seek nor desire office. He belongs to the Lutheran church, of which he has been an active member, helping to build the church near his home and assisting in its work in many ways. His life has ever been guided by high and honorable principles, and he has displayed many sterling traits of character. He is a self-made man, having started out empty-handed, and, realizing that industry is the basis of all honorable success, he has worked diligently and persistently. Today he is numbered among the prosperous residents of his township, and that his life has been well spent is indicated in the high regard entertained for him by those who know him.
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From THE PAST AND PRESENT, PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA-

Gerhard Rosche is a representative of farming interests of Sherman township. He devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits on section 20 for a long period but is now practically living retired although he still occupies the farm. He was born in Oldenburg, Germany, October 22, 1848, a son of Bernhard and Katrina (Luejelueshen) Rosche. The father owned a small farm and also conducted a small store in Oldenburg, where he spent his entire life, passing away in 1862 at the age of fifty-four years. His wife died in 1861, when but forty-two years of age.?

Gerhard Rosche was the third in order of birth in a family of seven children and was but fourteen years of age when left an orphan. He attended school in his native country and afterward worked at farm labor there, remaining a resident of Germany until he reached the age of nineteen years, when, in 1868, he came alone to the United States, settling at Mayville, Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he lived for two years. From 1872 until 1874 he was a resident of Minnesota and in the latter year arrived in Platte county, Nebraska, but afterward went to North Platte, where he remained for about two years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Platte county, where he began farming. His father-in-law, Gerhard Asche, had taken a homestead but after a year had died and Mr. Rosche then took possession of the property. There was a sod house upon it but practically no other buildings or improvements. Mr. Rosche had a little money and engaged in operating a horse power threshing machine. He owned his own team and upon his farm he built a house twenty-four by fourteen feet. There were practically no improvements in the township and the work of development seemed scarcely begun. The enterprising efforts of Mr. Rosche soon wrought a marked transformation in the appearance of his home place, for as the years went on he set out trees, erected a comfortable and commodious modern residence, built good barns and in fact made all of the improvements upon the farm, keeping in touch at all times with modern progressive farm methods. He began with eighty acres of land and has now three hundred and twenty acres in his home place, in addition to which he has property in Columbus. Year by year he carefully tilled the soil and the crops which he so earnestly cultivated brought to him a growing income which in time made him the possessor of a handsome competence. He also engaged quite extensively in the raising of high grade Hereford cattle, and he called his place the Hereford Stock Farm. He also took first prize on a pair of Arabian mares and Arabian colts at the Platte County Fair in 1915. In 1912 he retired from active farm life but still lives upon the old homestead although he owns property in Columbus.

On the 15th of March, 1878, Mr. Rosche was married to Miss Sophia Asche, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1856, a daughter of Gerhard and Katrine (Englebart) Asche, both of whom were natives of Oldenburg. They came to the United States in 1873, but the wife and mother died shortly after her arrival. The father, having settled in Platte county, secured a homestead, built a sod house and began life here in true pioneer style, his daughter Sophia acting as housekeeper for her father. To Mr. and Mrs. Rosche have been born four children. Matilda is the wife of Gus Loseke, by whom she has three children, Olga, Emma and Elmer. Clara married William Cattau, of Sherman township, by whom she has a son, Elmer. Anna is the wife of Herman Cattau, who operates her father's farm, and they have two children, Holger and Hulda. Adela, the youngest of the family, lives with her father.

Mr. Rosche has voted with the republican party since he became a naturalized American citizen but does not seek nor desire office. He belongs to the Lutheran church, of which he has been an active member, helping to build the church near his home and assisting in its work in many ways. His life has ever been guided by high and honorable principles, and he has displayed many sterling traits of character. He is a self-made man, having started out empty-handed, and, realizing that industry is the basis of all honorable success, he has worked diligently and persistently. Today he is numbered among the prosperous residents of his township, and that his life has been well spent is indicated in the high regard entertained for him by those who know him.

Gerhard married Asche, Sophia 15 Mar 1878, Platte County, NE.. Sophia was born UNKNOWN, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?. [Group Sheet]

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John married Neemeyer, Anna Margaret UNKNOWN, ?. Anna (daughter of Neemeyer, Johann Friederich and Jasper, Helena) was born 31 Aug 1864, Westerstede, GER.; died 3 Aug 1938, Platte County, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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Death Comes to Mrs. Anna Wilke
Early Resident of County Succumbs to Heart Disease

Mrs. Anna Margarite Wilke, 73, resident of Platte county 56 years, died at 7:30 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital, her death being due to heart disease and complications arising from old age. In failing health the past several years, Mrs. Wilke was brought to the hospital Monday for a thorough examination, but her condition gradually became worse, and she passed away suddenly this morning.

A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Neemeyer of Westerstede, Germany, she was born there on Aug. 31, 1864. As a girl of 17, she came to the United States, traveling directly to Platte county. She was married to John H. Wilke in Christ Lutheran church, northeast of Columbus, Jan. 27, 1882. The young couple established their home 13 miles northeast of Columbus, where Mrs. Wilke resided until her death.

A devout member of Christ Lutheran church, she was also an active member of the Ladies’ Aid society.

Most of her time throughout her life was devoted to her home and large family.

Mr. Wilke passed away June 11, 1932. Mrs. Wilke is survived by three brothers, Henry Neemeyer of Belgrade, and George and William Neemeyer, north of Columbus, and four sisters, Mrs. Carl Mueller of Platte Center, Mrs. Carl Hellbusch of Columbus, Mrs. Fred Brunken of Hallem, and Mrs. August Fittje of Creston. She is also survived by four sons, Emil and Gottlieb of Columbus, John of Leigh and Rudolph of Richland, and four daughters, Mrs. Emil Groteluschen and Mrs. Emil Wurdeman of Leigh, Miss Mathilde of Richland, and Miss Irene of Lincoln. One son, Adolf, died in infancy. She has 36 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The body will be taken to the home, 13 miles northeast of Columbus, Friday afternoon. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the home, and at 2:30 at Christ Lutheran church, with Rev. H.L. Borneman officiating. Burial will be made in the cemetery near the church.
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Death Comes to Mrs. Anna Wilke
Early Resident of County Succumbs to Heart Disease

Mrs. Anna Margarite Wilke, 73, resident of Platte county 56 years, died at 7:30 a.m. today at Lutheran Good Samaritan hospital, her death being due to heart disease and complications arising from old age. In failing health the past several years, Mrs. Wilke was brought to the hospital Monday for a thorough examination, but her condition gradually became worse, and she passed away suddenly this morning.

A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Neemeyer of Westerstede, Germany, she was born there on Aug. 31, 1864. As a girl of 17, she came to the United States, traveling directly to Platte county. She was married to John H. Wilke in Christ Lutheran church, northeast of Columbus, Jan. 27, 1882. The young couple established their home 13 miles northeast of Columbus, where Mrs. Wilke resided until her death.

A devout member of Christ Lutheran church, she was also an active member of the Ladies’ Aid society.

Most of her time throughout her life was devoted to her home and large family.

Mr. Wilke passed away June 11, 1932. Mrs. Wilke is survived by three brothers, Henry Neemeyer of Belgrade, and George and William Neemeyer, north of Columbus, and four sisters, Mrs. Carl Mueller of Platte Center, Mrs. Carl Hellbusch of Columbus, Mrs. Fred Brunken of Hallem, and Mrs. August Fittje of Creston. She is also survived by four sons, Emil and Gottlieb of Columbus, John of Leigh and Rudolph of Richland, and four daughters, Mrs. Emil Groteluschen and Mrs. Emil Wurdeman of Leigh, Miss Mathilde of Richland, and Miss Irene of Lincoln. One son, Adolf, died in infancy. She has 36 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The body will be taken to the home, 13 miles northeast of Columbus, Friday afternoon. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the home, and at 2:30 at Christ Lutheran church, with Rev. H.L. Borneman officiating. Burial will be made in the cemetery near the church.
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