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Oeltjen, William[1]

Male 1880 - 1946  (65 years)


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  • Name Oeltjen, William 
    Born 20 Oct 1880  Oldenburg, GER. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 25 Jun 1946  Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Fairview Cemetery; Creston, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9748  Wuerdemann Family
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 

    Family Brauner, Ida,   b. UNKNOWN, ? Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. UNKNOWN, ? Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 11 Oct 1906  ? Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Living
     2. Oeltjen, Edna,   b. UNKNOWN
    +3. Oeltjen, Elmer,   b. UNKNOWN, ? Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1966
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 
    Family ID F928  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • _P_CCINFO 2-14330
      From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, July 6, 1946-

      Funeral rites for William Oeltjen who died at his home north of Creston on June 25, were held fromt he home to St. Peter's Church. Rev. R.L. Jobman delivered the eulogy. Favorite hymns were sung by a quartet, Mrs. Elsie Luedtke, Mrs. Fred Walter, Elna Osterthun, and Mrs. P.M. Hoesl

      Active pall bearers were William Hill, Monroe; Ed Reins, Platte Center; Chas. Paul, Millard; Louis Boning, Helmuth Loseke and Henry Wurdeman of Creston. Honorary bearers were Robert Maw, George Michaelsen, J.O. Peck, and George Rambour, Columbus; E.A. Dietz, Ernest Gigax, and Otto Wendt, Creston. Burial was in the Creston cemetery.

      Born in Oldenburg, Germany, October 20, 1880, Mr. Oeltjen died June 25, 1946, at the age of 65 years, eight months, and five days. With two brothers, Fred and August Oeltjen, he came to this countyr in 1899 when he was 29 years of age. He came directly to Platte County and this communiction has remained his home.

      He was married to Miss Ida Brauner, October 11, 1906, and two daughters, Elsie, now Mrs. Oliver Olson of Fremont, and Edna, and one son, Elmer, were born. The wife and children survive. He also leaves five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Otto Hardessen, Ogallala, two brothers, John of Madison; and Gerhard, of Scribner. Three brothers, Fred, Herman, and August preceded him in death.

      Mr. Oeltjen was a member of St. Peter's Church and had served both as president and secretary of the chruch counicl. He was moderator of school district No. 78, Platte County, for 35 years. When he resigned this office, at the recent election, he terminated a public service career enjoyed by few people. This is believed to be the longest school board service rendered by any school board official in Platte County. After his resignation, voters of the district elected Mr. Oeltjen's son, Elmer, to the position but he also resigned. Determined to keep an "Oeltjen" on the board, they proceeded to elect Mrs. Elmer Oeltjen to the place-and she is carrying on.

      Mr. Oeltjen was one of the organizers of the Farmers Cooperative Mercantile Association, of Creston, and had served continuously as presiden

      William Oeltjen was one of the well known farmers and stockmen of the Creston community. Civic minded, he was progressive and a tireless worker for constructive enterprises which came to his attention. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and many friends. He will be kindly remembered. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

      From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, July 6, 1946-

      Funeral rites for William Oeltjen who died at his home north of Creston on June 25, were held fromt he home to St. Peter's Church. Rev. R.L. Jobman delivered the eulogy. Favorite hymns were sung by a quartet, Mrs. Elsie Luedtke, Mrs. Fred Walter, Elna Osterthun, and Mrs. P.M. Hoesl

      Active pall bearers were William Hill, Monroe; Ed Reins, Platte Center; Chas. Paul, Millard; Louis Boning, Helmuth Loseke and Henry Wurdeman of Creston. Honorary bearers were Robert Maw, George Michaelsen, J.O. Peck, and George Rambour, Columbus; E.A. Dietz, Ernest Gigax, and Otto Wendt, Creston. Burial was in the Creston cemetery.

      Born in Oldenburg, Germany, October 20, 1880, Mr. Oeltjen died June 25, 1946, at the age of 65 years, eight months, and five days. With two brothers, Fred and August Oeltjen, he came to this countyr in 1899 when he was 29 years of age. He came directly to Platte County and this communiction has remained his home.

      He was married to Miss Ida Brauner, October 11, 1906, and two daughters, Elsie, now Mrs. Oliver Olson of Fremont, and Edna, and one son, Elmer, were born. The wife and children survive. He also leaves five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Otto Hardessen, Ogallala, two brothers, John of Madison; and Gerhard, of Scribner. Three brothers, Fred, Herman, and August preceded him in death.

      Mr. Oeltjen was a member of St. Peter's Church and had served both as president and secretary of the chruch counicl. He was moderator of school district No. 78, Platte County, for 35 years. When he resigned this office, at the recent election, he terminated a public service career enjoyed by few people. This is believed to be the longest school board service rendered by any school board official in Platte County. After his resignation, voters of the district elected Mr. Oeltjen's son, Elmer, to the position but he also resigned. Determined to keep an "Oeltjen" on the board, they proceeded to elect Mrs. Elmer Oeltjen to the place-and she is carrying on.

      Mr. Oeltjen was one of the organizers of the Farmers Cooperative Mercantile Association, of Creston, and had served continuously as presiden

      William Oeltjen was one of the well known farmers and stockmen of the Creston community. Civic minded, he was progressive and a tireless worker for constructive enterprises which came to his attention. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and many friends. He will be kindly remembered.

  • 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.