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Otto August Karl RODEKOHR
 1886-1968

This page last updated: 27 March 2008

Otto August Karl11 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 10 October 1886[1] at Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri, and was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma on 7 November 1886.[2]  He was confirmed there in 1901.[3]  In 1904, when Otto was 18, his parents moved the family to Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska, because of  Otto’s asthma condition.[4]       

On 20 December 1911 at Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, he married Leona Louise RAASCH, who was born in Norfolk, Madison County, on 25 January 1885.  Their two daughters, Loreen and Loretta were born when they lived in Battle Creek, Madison County[5] and by 1918, the family had moved to Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, because of Otto’s health.[6]   In 1920, Otto, a cobbler, and Leona are living in Adams County with children: Loreen, age 6 11/12; and Loretta, age 5 3/12.[7]  In 1930, Otto A., a shoe repairer, and Leona L. are living in Brighton, with daughters, Loreen M. age 17; and Loretta L., age 13.[8]  Leona died on 10 July 1951 in Brighton.[9]       

He married Rosalie M. MOHLING on 3 September 1952 at Brighton.[10]  .  She was born on 24 December 1898 and died in October of 1976.[11]  They lived at 419 S. 3rd Ave., Brighton.[12]  Otto died on 28 August 1968 at Brighton, at age 81.[13]  He was buried on 31 August 1968 at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton.[14]

 Children of Otto August Karl11 RODEKOHR and Leona Louise RAASCH are as follows:

i.  Loreen Marie12 RODEKOHR was born on 14 January 1913[15] at Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska.  She married Clarence Arnold WILSHUSEN on 11 May 1941 at Brighton, Colorado.[16]  She died 17 November 1982 at age 69 and was buried in Ordway, Colorado.[17]

 Arnold was born 24 May 1910 and died in November 1981.[18].

 Children of Loreen Marie12 RODEKOHR and Clarence Arnold WILSHUSEN are:

i.  Jean Marie13  WILSHUSEN was born on 21 Jun 1947 in Denver Colorado.[19]  She married Thomas SCHROEDER.  She died on 22 March 1969 at Ordway, Colorado.[20]

ii.  Loretta Leona12 RODEKOHR was born on 6 September 1916.[21]  She married Elbert Emmett WHITE on 21 August 1938 at Brighton, Adams County, Colorado.[22]  She died 30 April 2003 in Brighton.[23]

Children of Loretta Leona12 RODEKOHR and Elbert Emmett WHITE both born at Brighton, Colorado, are as follows:

i.  Gary Elbert13 WHITE was born on 25 August 1941.[24]  He married Peggy Ann GRAHAM on June 1965 in Boulder, Colorado.[25]

ii.  Alan Emmett WHITE was born on 23 July 1945.[26]  He married Mary Helen EGGOLD on August 1985 in Denver, Colorado.[27] 

Otto August11 RODEKOHR and Rosalie M. MOHLING. had no children together.

 

[1] SS Death Index, Name: Otto Rodekohr, Born:10 Oct 1886, Death: Aug 1968, Where: Brighton, Adams, Colorado, SS Issues: Colorado (1951 ), SS #: 522-42-5602

[2] Trinity Lutheran Church - Alma, MO, 1875-2000, Church published, Alma, MO., 2000. p 112, 1886, Otto August Karl Rodekohr, Parents Joh. and Anna, nee Brockmann [sic], Day of Birth: Oct 10, Day of Baptism: Nov 7.

[3] Trinity Lutheran Church - Alma, MO, 1875-2000, Church published, Alma, MO., 2000. p. 169, Confirmation, 1901, Otto Aug. Carl Rodekohr.

[4] Charles C. Zimmerman, Compiler, Centennial Reminiscing - A Story of the People of Battle Creek, 1876-1967, Page 140,  THE RODEKOHR FAMILY.

[5] Source???

[6] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr  (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 2: "Otto and Leona were united in marriage December 20, 1911 at Norfolk, Nebraska.

[7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Colorado, Adams, Co. Brighton, Series T625, Roll 155, Image 96 , Sheet 4A, Page 47 (NYGBS HeritageQuest Online), Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 6, 3-5 January 1920, 2nd Ave. Line 18, Dwel 72, Fam 76, Rodekohr, Otto, head,  own/free,  MW33, M, MO, MO, MO, Cobbler; Leona, Wife, FW, 34, M, Neb, Norway, Wis; Loreen, Dau, FW 6 11/12, Neb, MO, Neb.; Loretta, Dau, FW 5 3/12, Neb, MO, Neb.

[8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Colorado, Adams Co, Brighton City, Ward 3, Roll 229, Image 442 (Ancestry.com), Sheet 6A/221, Enumeration District No. 1-38, Supervisor's District No. 4, 4 April 1930, Line 408 South Second Ave., Dwel 141, Fam 149, Rodekohr, Otto A., Head, Owned, 1400/mo, MW43, M 25yr, Mo, Mo, Mo, Repairer, Shoe Store; Leona L, Wife, FW45, NE, Ger, Wis; Loreen M. Dau, FW17, S, NE, Wis, NE; Loretta L., Dau, FW13, S, NE, Wis, NE

[9] Source???

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

[11] SS Death Index, Name:  Rosalie Rodekohr, Born: 25 Dec 1898, Death: Oct 1976, Where: Branson, Taney, Missouri, SS Issued: Colorado (1960 ), SS #: 522-56-2069

[12]  Address book of Howard M. Rodekohr from 1959-60: Rodekohr, Otto, 419 S. 3rd Ave., Brighton, Colo

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

[14] Langewisch FTM File, Descendants of Johann Christian Oetting Family File, Compiled by Gary Langewisch, langewische@aol.com,  provided 29 August 2004.

[15] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.  Name: Loreen Wilshusen, SSN: 522-22-4423, Last Residence: 80601  Brighton, Adams, Colorado, Born: 14 Jan 1913, Died: Nov 1982, State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 )

[16] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr  (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 2: Loreen Marie,

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

[18] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., Name: Arnold Wilshusen, SSN: 521-14-8048, Last Residence: 81063  Ordway, Crowley, Colorado, Born: 24 May 1910, Died: Nov 1981, State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 )

[19] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr  (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 2: Jean Marie

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

[21] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., Name: Loretta L. White, SSN: 521-92-4733, Last Residence: 80601  Brighton, Adams, Colorado, United States of America, Born: 6 Sep 1916, Died: 30 Apr 2003, State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1972 )

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

[23] Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., Name: Loretta L. White, SSN: 521-92-4733, Last Residence: 80601  Brighton, Adams, Colorado, United States of America, Born: 6 Sep 1916, Died: 30 Apr 2003, State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1972 )

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

 

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