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Groteluschen, Melvin Walter[1]

Male 1919 - 2000  (81 years)


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  • Name Groteluschen, Melvin Walter 
    Born 29 Mar 1919  Rural Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 20 Apr 1919  Zion Lutheran Church; Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Confirmation 28 May 1933  Zion Lutheran Church; Leigh, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 31 Oct 2000  Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 4 Nov 2000  Columbus Cemetery; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4700  Wuerdemann Family
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 

    Father Groteluschen, William Henry,   b. 22 Jul 1887, Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jan 1943, Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Wurdeman, Frieda Louise,   b. 5 Jul 1886, Platte County, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jul 1966, Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 13 Feb 1912  Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2619  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
    +2. Living
    Last Modified 18 Dec 2017 
    Family ID F2600  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • _P_CCINFO 2-14330
      Melvin attended Timber Hill/Hill Siding School and Zion Lutheran School in Leigh, NE.

      He entered US Military Service 1942 and in 1943 received an honorable discharge because of his father's death. Melvin and Helen farmed for many years southwest of Leigh on the Henry Engelbart farm and then rented from Adolph Wurdeman before retiring in 1984. Eric and Bertha Wurdeman had lived on Adolf's farm previously.

      The Henry Engelbart farm had belonged to John Johannes but John owed Henry some money. In the Great Depression of the 1930's; he did not have any, so he gave Henry the land instead- per Ellen Johannes, April, 2000.

      Melvin had been active in the Lutheran Laymen's League at Zion Lutheran Church and was a member of the American Legion in Leigh. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, and dartball. He and Helen were members of Jubilee Squares, a square dancing group. Melvin loved to travel and had been to Hawaii several times, on an Alaskan cruise, and had traveled to Australia. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their athletic activities. As a farmer, he took pride in making sure his cornrows were planted straight and driving his International 656 diesel tractor. He loved kids and also loved being entertained by his grandchildren.
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      A note written to Melvin-

      Leigh, Nebr.
      March 3, 1930

      Dear Melvin,

      When the golden sun is sinking,
      And your mind from care is free,
      When of others you are thinking,
      Will you sometimes think of me?

      Your Sister,
      Verona

      "For Get" Me- Not"[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

      Melvin attended Timber Hill/Hill Siding School and Zion Lutheran School in Leigh, NE.

      He entered US Military Service 1942 and in 1943 received an honorable discharge because of his father's death. Melvin and Helen farmed for many years southwest of Leigh on the Henry Engelbart farm and then rented from Adolph Wurdeman before retiring in 1984. Eric and Bertha Wurdeman had lived on Adolf's farm previously.

      The Henry Engelbart farm had belonged to John Johannes but John owed Henry some money. In the Great Depression of the 1930's; he did not have any, so he gave Henry the land instead- per Ellen Johannes, April, 2000.

      Melvin had been active in the Lutheran Laymen's League at Zion Lutheran Church and was a member of the American Legion in Leigh. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, and dartball. He and Helen were members of Jubilee Squares, a square dancing group. Melvin loved to travel and had been to Hawaii several times, on an Alaskan cruise, and had traveled to Australia. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their athletic activities. As a farmer, he took pride in making sure his cornrows were planted straight and driving his International 656 diesel tractor. He loved kids and also loved being entertained by his grandchildren.
      __________________________

      A note written to Melvin-

      Leigh, Nebr.
      March 3, 1930

      Dear Melvin,

      When the golden sun is sinking,
      And your mind from care is free,
      When of others you are thinking,
      Will you sometimes think of me?

      Your Sister,
      Verona

      "For Get" Me- Not"
      Original individual @I00224@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I1511@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@)
      @NF0097@

  • Sources 
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