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Velda graduated from Leigh (NE.) High School in 1950.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

Velda graduated from Leigh (NE.) High School in 1950.

Velda married Living [Group Sheet]

1. Marty, Scott was born UNKNOWN.
2. Marty, Patrick was born UNKNOWN.

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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, September 27, 1946-

Announcement of the death of Ernest Held, 48, at his home, was a shock to family and friends. Mr. Held had been in failing health for a year and for the past few weeks had been unable to drive the road maintainer which he operated. Death was due to a heart attack.

Funeral services were from the home to St. John's Church and were conducted by his brother-in-law, Rev. George Eller, of Beloit, Kansas. A quartet, Mrs. Adolph Hobel, Mrs. Lambert Houfek, R.H. Olson, and J. Ben Jenny, sang two hymns, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" and "Abide With Me," with accompaniment by Mrs. Theodore Mrstny.

Flower bearers were Mrs. Andrew Jenny, Mrs. Walter Littleman, Mrs. Louis Bruhn, Mrs. Henry Thalken, Mrs. Frank Nebola, and Mrs. Elmer Olson of Fremont. Pallbearers were Andrew Jenny, Walter Littleman, Louis Bruhn, Henry Thalken, Norman Herink and Elmer Olson of Fremont. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.

Born on a farm southwest of Leigh, March 17, 1898, Ernest Jacob Held was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Held. his mother preceded him in death. He was confirmed at St. Paul's Church.

On September 29, 1920, he was married to Miss Flossie Kloppel. They farmed south of Leigh for several years before moving into town in 1941. Survivors are his wife, three sons and four daughters, Dennis of Hastings, Minnesota; Jerald of Leigh; Ardath of Fremont; Robert of Hastings, Minnesota; Marlene, Velda and Eunice at home. He also leaves his father and one sister, Mrs. Della Neuhaus.

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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, September 27, 1946-

Announcement of the death of Ernest Held, 48, at his home, was a shock to family and friends. Mr. Held had been in failing health for a year and for the past few weeks had been unable to drive the road maintainer which he operated. Death was due to a heart attack.

Funeral services were from the home to St. John's Church and were conducted by his brother-in-law, Rev. George Eller, of Beloit, Kansas. A quartet, Mrs. Adolph Hobel, Mrs. Lambert Houfek, R.H. Olson, and J. Ben Jenny, sang two hymns, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" and "Abide With Me," with accompaniment by Mrs. Theodore Mrstny.

Flower bearers were Mrs. Andrew Jenny, Mrs. Walter Littleman, Mrs. Louis Bruhn, Mrs. Henry Thalken, Mrs. Frank Nebola, and Mrs. Elmer Olson of Fremont. Pallbearers were Andrew Jenny, Walter Littleman, Louis Bruhn, Henry Thalken, Norman Herink and Elmer Olson of Fremont. Burial was in the Leigh cemetery.

Born on a farm southwest of Leigh, March 17, 1898, Ernest Jacob Held was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Held. his mother preceded him in death. He was confirmed at St. Paul's Church.

On September 29, 1920, he was married to Miss Flossie Kloppel. They farmed south of Leigh for several years before moving into town in 1941. Survivors are his wife, three sons and four daughters, Dennis of Hastings, Minnesota; Jerald of Leigh; Ardath of Fremont; Robert of Hastings, Minnesota; Marlene, Velda and Eunice at home. He also leaves his father and one sister, Mrs. Della Neuhaus.

Ernest married Kloppel, Flossie 29 Sep 1920, ?. Flossie (daughter of Kloppel, August and Winkler, Amelia) was born Abt 1 Mar 1899, ?; died UNKNOWN, ?; was buried , Leigh Cemetery; Leigh, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, March 4, 1949-

A large number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jenny to honor them on their 30th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Jenny were completely surprised, when about forty-five guests arrived to wish them happiness on their anniversary.

Friday, also being Mrs. Flossie Helds birthday, she was honored, too, in a joint celebration.

March first is also the first anniversary of the Jenny's taking over the Feed and Seed store that they are operating, having retired from the farm at that time.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, March 4, 1949-

A large number of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jenny to honor them on their 30th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Jenny were completely surprised, when about forty-five guests arrived to wish them happiness on their anniversary.

Friday, also being Mrs. Flossie Helds birthday, she was honored, too, in a joint celebration.

March first is also the first anniversary of the Jenny's taking over the Feed and Seed store that they are operating, having retired from the farm at that time.

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August married Winkler, Amelia 15 Aug 1895, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church; Leigh, NE.. Amelia was born 18 Feb 1875, Muscatine, IA.; died 11 May 1947, Leigh, NE.; was buried , Leigh Cemetery; Leigh, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, May 16, 1947 -

Mrs. Gus Kloppel passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flossie Held, where she has been cared for during a lingering illness. Funeral rites were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Karl Gigstad officiating. He based his text on John 14, 1-6. Two hymns, "Come Thous Diconsolate" and "Thy Will Be Done" were sung by a quartet, Mrs. Adolph Hobel, Mrs. Lambert Houfek, R.H. Olson and J.B. Jenny. Accompaniment was by Mrs. Theodore Mrstny.

Pallbearers were five grandsons, Dennis and Robert Held, Hastings, Minnesota; Jerald Held, of Leigh; Duane and Dean Kloppel, of Johnstown; and Norman Nathan, of Humphrey, husband of a granddaughter. Flower bearers were Mrs. Herman Neuhaus, Mrs. N.F. Lowe, Mrs. Rikus Rosendahl and Mrs. Joe Herink. Burial was in the Leigh Cemetery.

Amelia Winkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Winkler, was born at Muscatine, Iowa, February 18, 1875, and died at Leigh, Nebraska, May 11, 1947, on Mother’s Day, at the age of 72 years, two months and 23 days.

At the age of 13 years, she came to Colfax County, Nebraska, with her parents and they lived for many years on a farm five miles southeast of Leigh. She was confirmed in St. Paul’s Church and was joined in marriage to August Kloppel, in the same church, on August 15, 1895.

They established their home on the old Kloppel homestead south of Leigh and five children, two sons and three daughters, were born. In 1921, they retired from the farm and moved to Leigh. Mr. Kloppel died in January, 1945. Since that time Mrs. Kloppel has made her home among her childre

Mrs. Kloppel also leaves two brothers, Wm. Winkler, Lincoln, and George Winkler, Eagle; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Penterman, Corwith, Iowa; Mrs. Louise Kunz, Elmwood; and Mrs. Robert Reiter, Elm Creek, and a wide circle of friends. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, May 16, 1947 -

Mrs. Gus Kloppel passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flossie Held, where she has been cared for during a lingering illness. Funeral rites were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Rev. Karl Gigstad officiating. He based his text on John 14, 1-6. Two hymns, "Come Thous Diconsolate" and "Thy Will Be Done" were sung by a quartet, Mrs. Adolph Hobel, Mrs. Lambert Houfek, R.H. Olson and J.B. Jenny. Accompaniment was by Mrs. Theodore Mrstny.

Pallbearers were five grandsons, Dennis and Robert Held, Hastings, Minnesota; Jerald Held, of Leigh; Duane and Dean Kloppel, of Johnstown; and Norman Nathan, of Humphrey, husband of a granddaughter. Flower bearers were Mrs. Herman Neuhaus, Mrs. N.F. Lowe, Mrs. Rikus Rosendahl and Mrs. Joe Herink. Burial was in the Leigh Cemetery.

Amelia Winkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Winkler, was born at Muscatine, Iowa, February 18, 1875, and died at Leigh, Nebraska, May 11, 1947, on Mother’s Day, at the age of 72 years, two months and 23 days.

At the age of 13 years, she came to Colfax County, Nebraska, with her parents and they lived for many years on a farm five miles southeast of Leigh. She was confirmed in St. Paul’s Church and was joined in marriage to August Kloppel, in the same church, on August 15, 1895.

They established their home on the old Kloppel homestead south of Leigh and five children, two sons and three daughters, were born. In 1921, they retired from the farm and moved to Leigh. Mr. Kloppel died in January, 1945. Since that time Mrs. Kloppel has made her home among her childre

Mrs. Kloppel also leaves two brothers, Wm. Winkler, Lincoln, and George Winkler, Eagle; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Penterman, Corwith, Iowa; Mrs. Louise Kunz, Elmwood; and Mrs. Robert Reiter, Elm Creek, and a wide circle of friends.