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Grotelueschen, Gilbert Arthur[1]

Male 1912 - 1960  (47 years)


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  • Name Grotelueschen, Gilbert Arthur 
    Born 4 Nov 1912  Colfax County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Confirmation Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 26 Jun 1960  Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4273  Wuerdemann Family
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 

    Father Grotelueschen, Emil Henry,   b. 28 Apr 1879, Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jul 1967, Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Wilke, Rosa Sophia,   b. 24 Nov 1887, Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Dec 1977, Colfax County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 20 Feb 1908  Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2412  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • _P_CCINFO 2-14330
      Gilbert, the third child born to Emil and Rosa, was stricken with sickness shortly before he was confirmed. He spent the rest of his years (until his death at age 47) in a wheel chair or in his bed. Pain was his constant companion. In spite of the pain, he proved to be a sterling example to his family and friends by never complaining and by always wanting to be occupied and helpful. His busy correspondence kept him in touch with many people. He had a healthy interest in his church, community and family. One of his doctors in Omaha said, "Don't think we haven't noticed how he reads his Bible every day." Gilbert would have to go to the hospital at certain times during his illness. He was at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, for seven months. A neighboring Pastor, Rev. Kaiser, said, "When l really have a down day, I like to drive out and visit Gilbert". Emil Grotelueschen's family experienced many wonderful blessings and helpful lessons from watching Gilbert. As he lived with his illness and pain, he always rejoiced and praised God for His goodness, serving Him in whatever way he could. 

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      From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) DAILY TELEGRAM, June 27, 1960, pg. 5, co

      Gilbert A. Grotelueschen, 47, of Rt. 1, Leigh, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday in the Lutheran hospital after a lingering illness.

      Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gass Funeral chapel and at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Bornemann, pastor, in charge. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran cemetery.

      The body will lie in state at the Gass chapel after 11 a.m. Tuesda

      Gilbert Arthur Grotelueschen, son of Emil and Rosa Wilke Grotelueschen, was born Nov. 4, 1912 in Colfax county, six miles south of Leigh, and resided near Leigh all his life.

      Surviving are his parents; three brothers, Clarence, Eugene and Martin of Leigh; five sisters, Mrs. LeRoy (Velma) Frese of Columbus, Edna Grotelueschen of Seward, Mrs. Reinhold (Anna) Bock of Readlyn, Ia., Mrs. Paul (Evelyn) Mueller of New Ulm, Minn., and Mrs. Frederick (Rose Marie) Graft of Fort Wayne, Ind.

      Ernst Otte will be in charge of Memorials at the funeral home; Ernst Grotelueschen at the church.

  • Sources 
    1. ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008 ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW Date of Import: 3 May 2008.