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Louis Herman Heinrich RODEKOHR
1888-1961

This page last updated:  30 March 2008

Louis Herman Heinrich (Harry)11 RODEKOHR (Johann Heinrich10, Johann Friedrich Christoph9 RODEKOHR, Johann Christian8 RODECURT, Johann Carl Julius7, Julius Ernst6, Jobst Hinrich5, Jobst4, Justus3 RODECOURT, Johannes2 RODECORD, Jost1 RODEKORD) was born to Johann Heinrich RODEKOHR and Anna Marie Malinda BRACKMAN, on 11 October 1888 at Corder[1], Lafayette County, Missouri and was baptized 28 October at Trinity Lutheran Church at Alma,[2] where he was also confirmed on 23 March 1902.[3]   

He married Augusta Alvina PREUSKER on 18 June 1913 at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.[4] 

In 1917, Harry registered for the draft as Louis Harry Rodekohr, and was described as being of medium eight and build with dark eyes and hair.[5]

In 1920, Louis and Agusta [sic] are farming at Highland Precinct, Madison Co., Nebraska, with children: Melvin, age 5; and Almira, age 2.[6]  In 1930, Louis and Agusta are still farming at Highland Precinct with children: Melvin, age 14; Almira, age 12 and Ruth, age 6.[7]

 Harry died of a heart ailment[8] on 13 February 1961 at Battle Creek,[9] at age 72.  He was buried on 15 February 1961 at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Creek.[10] 

Augusta PREUSKER was born on 27 November 1888[11] in the Ukraine.[12]  She died on 7 December 1972 at Norfolk, Madison County, and was buried at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery at Battle Creek.[13]

Children of Louis Herman Heinrich (Harry)11 RODEKOHR and Augusta Alvina PREUSKER all born at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, are as follows:

i.  Melvin Louis12 RODEKOHR was born on 10 April 1915 at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.  He married Thelma Nancy SCHULTZ on 25 November 1937 at Staplehurst, Nebraska.

Children of Melvin Louis12 RODEKOHR and Thelma Nancy SCHULTZ are as follows:

i.  Nancy Ann13 RODEKOHR was born 30 March 1942 at Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska.  She married John Howard VOLK 27 December 1964 at Battle Creek, Madison County.  John was born 27 December 1964 at Battle Creek.   They live at Fort Collins, Colorado.

 Children of Nancy Ann13 RODEKOHR and John Howard VOLK are as follows:

i.  Samantha14 VOLK was born 20 February 1969 at Newbern, North Carolina.

 ii.  Heidi Lynn VOLK was born 17 July 1972 at Columbus, Nebraska.[14]

ii.   Ruthann Marie RODEKOHR was born on 2 February 1946.

iii.   Janet Ellene RODEKOHR was born on 31 October 1947.

iv.  Donn Andrew RODEKOHR was born 17 Marrch 1950 at Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska.15]  He married Becky Sue PRAEUNER,. daughter of Norman Ernest PRAEUNER and Adelyn Anna JUST, 11 April 1971 at Battle Creek, Madison Co., Nebraska.[16]   They live in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Children of Donn Andrew13 RODEKOHR and Becky Sue PRAEUNER were as follows:

i.  Chad14 RODEKOHR was born 12 November 1973 at Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska.  He married Rachel JONES 27 December 1997 at Georgia.

ii.  Andrew14 RODEKOHR was born on 26 March 1977 at Lincoln (Lancaster), Madison Co., Nebraska.[17]

ii.    Almira Elaine12 RODEKOHR was born on 19 September 1917 at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.  She married Arland Walter FREUDENBURG on 24 Mar 1940 at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.[18]

Arland was born on 18 February 1918 in Madison, Madison County, Nebraska and died on 18 June 1985 at Norfolk, Madison County.[19]   He is buried at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery at Battle Creek.[source?]

Children of Almira Elaine12 RODEKOHR and Arland Walter FREUDENBURG are:

i.    Roger Paul13 FREUDENBURG was born 27 April 1941 at Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska.  He married Bonnie GOCHIN 8 July 1962.

Children of Roger Paul13 FREUDENBURG and Bonnie GOCHIN are as follows:

i.   Michelle Lynn14 FREUDENBURG was born 13 January 1965.

                   ii.   Mellissa Sue FREUDENBURG was born 19 October 1967.

ii.  Jane Ellen FREUDENBURG was born 4 May 1944 at Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska.  She married Ernest Leroy HALL 2 August 1969 at Battle Creek, Madison Co., Nebraska.

iii.  Susan Jean FREUDENBURG was born 30 May 1950 at Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska.  She married Lyndon Todd BIERMAN 12 March 1982 at Battle Creek, Madison Co., Nebraska.[20]

iii.    Ruth Renata12 RODEKOHR was born on 10 August 1923 at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.  She married Herbert Louis DICKMEYER on 18 November 1945 at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.[21] 

Herbert was born on 8 April 1917[22] at Hoskins, Wayne County, Nebraska,[23] and died 05 June 1996[[24]]. 

Children of Ruth Renata12 RODEKOHR and Herbert Louis DICKMEYER all born at Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, are as follows:                              

i.  James Edward13 DICKMEYER was born on 9 February 1947.  He married Cheryl BREWER in Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.  He married Marlys ENGSTROM 6 July 1974 in Omaha.                          

ii.    Robert Louis DICKMEYER was born on 8 November 1948.  He married Debra FOX 28 June 1980 in Citrus Heights, California.

iii.  Jan Mary DICKMEYER was born on 21 Mar 1956.  She married Randall SMITH 18 June 1977 in Battle Creek, Madison Co., Nebraska.[25]

[1] Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918  Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, Registration Location: Madison County, Nebraska; Roll: 1711705; Draft Board: 0.1137, No 74, Louis Harry Rodekohr, Meadowgrove, Nebraska, Born October 11, 1888, Natural Born, at Corder Missouri, USA, . . .

[2] Trinity Lutheran Church - Alma, MO, 1875-2000, Church published, Alma, MO., 2000. p. 114, 1888, Louis Hermann Heinrich Rodekohr, Parents:  Joh. and Johanna, nee Brockmann, Day of Birth:  Oct 11, Day of Baptism: Oct 28

[3] Trinity Lutheran Church - Alma, MO, 1875-2000, Church published, Alma, MO., 2000. p. 169, Confirmation, March 23, 1902, Louis Herm. Hy. Rodkohr [sic].

[4] The Rodekohr-Schmidt Family Tree, 1971, compiled by Adele, Leona and Renata Rodekohr, Lexington, MO, 1971.

[5] Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918  Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, Registration Location: Madison County, Nebraska; Roll: 1711705; Draft Board: 0.1137, No 74, Louis Harry Rodekohr, Meadowgrove, Nebraska, Born October 11, 1888, Natural Born, at Corder Missouri, USA, Farmer, Self Employed, , Wife and Child, Married, Caucasian, Exemption - Support of Family, Medium Height, Medium Weight, Dark eyes, Dark Hair, June 5, 1917

[6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Madison County, Roll T625_993, Highland Precinct, Supervisors District No. 3, Enumeration District No, 140, Sheet 7B , Image 187, [Undated], Line 66, Dwel 122, Fam 122, Rodekohr, Louis H, Head, MW31, Mo, MO, MO, Farmer[b.c. 1889]; Agusta, Wife, FW31, Russia, Ger, Russia; Melvin, Son, MW5, Neb, MO, Russia; Almira, Dau, FW2, Neb, Mo. Russia.

[7] 1930 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com), Nebraska, Madison County, Highland Precinct, Roll T626_1288, Enumeration District No. 60-9, Supervisor's District No. 3-Neb, Page 5A/47, Image 95, 19 April 1930, Line 25, Dwel 97, Fam 97, Rodekohr, Louis, Head,MW41, M 24yrs, MO,MO,MO, Farmer; Agusta, Wife, FW41, M24 yrs, Russia, Ger, Russia; Melvin, Son, MW15, Neb, MO, Russia; Almira, Dau, FW12, Neb, MO, Russia; Ruth, Dau, FW6, Neb, MO, Russia.

[8] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr [Lota Tiedgen], Cheyenne, Wyoming, June 1968:  Louis Harry Rodekohr

[9] Ancestry.com Social Security Death Index, Augusta Rodekohr, Born 15 Nov 1888, Died: Dec 1972,Battle Creek, Madison Co., Nebraska, SS# 507-58-1844, Nebraska 1962

[10] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004: Louis Herman RODEKOHR Family Record.

[11] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. Name:, Augusta Rodekohr , SSN: 507-58-1844  , Last Residence: 68715  Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, Born: 15 Nov 1888, Died: Dec 1972, State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1962

[12] The Rodekohr-Schmidt Family Tree, 1971, compiled by Adele, Leona and Renata Rodekohr, Lexington, MO, 1971: p. 3.

[13] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004: Louis Herman RODEKOHR Family Record.

[14] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004 Nancy Ann Rodekohr Family Record.

[15] RODEKOHR Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. RODEKOHR  (Lola TIEDGEN, Cheyenne, Wyo); Melvin Louis Rodekohr Family Record

[16] RODEKOHR Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. RODEKOHR  (Lola TIEDGEN, Cheyenne, Wyo): Melvin Louis Rodekohr Family Record

[17] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004 Donn Andrew Rodekohr Family Record.

[18] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004

[19] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. Name: Arland Freudenburg, SSN: 506-44-7354, Last Residence: 68715  Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, Born: 18 Feb 1918, Died: Jun 1985, State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1954 )

[20] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004: Almira Elaine Rodekohr Family Record.

[21] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004: Ruth Renata Rodekohr Family Record.

[22] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. Name: Herbert L. Dickmeyer, SSN: 507-46-6359, Last Residence: 68715  Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, Born: 8 Apr 1917, Died: 5 Jun 1996, State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1955 )

[23] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004: Ruth Renata Rodekohr Family Record.

[24] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc. Name: Herbert L. Dickmeyer, SSN: 507-46-6359, Last Residence: 68715  Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, Born: 8 Apr 1917, Died: 5 Jun 1996, State (Year) SSN issued: Nebraska (1955 )

[25] Rodekohr Family History 1991, Compiled by Artie (RODEKOHR) SUMMERLIN, provided 23 Sep 2004: Ruth Renata Rodekohr Family Record.

 

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