Submitted by Donald H. Knopf
October 3, 2008
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Submitted by Donald H. Knopf October 3, 2008 |
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The Original Prussian German families
To Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI
NOTE: All information provided is to be used only as a resource for anyone researching
family line that originally lived in Belknap Township.
The list of original families to Belknap Township was obtained from the records of St.
Michael’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap and from the early U.S. federal
census records. A good number of their offspring moved to other townships
in Presque Isle County and to other locations in Michigan and other states.
Most of the original surnames contain names of their offspring and their succeeding
generations. Church and census records were used for names and dates.
In some instances, other persons provided family data to expand family lines.
Regardless, this is not meant to be an accurate nor complete recording of a family tree.
The Pastors who served St. Michael’s from 1873 to the present recorded names, baptisms,
confirmations, marriages, and deaths. Many names will also include baptism,
confirmation, and marriage dates from other church records: namely, St. John’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Moltke, St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hagensville, St. Peter’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Metz, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rural Posen,
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke, and from Rev. Christian Schwan’s
diaries that are located in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Special credit goes to Norma nee Trapp Beebe for copying the St. Michael’s church records,
to Neil Altman for copying the St. John’s Hagensville and St. Peter’s Metz
records, and to Rich Boyd for copying the St. James Moltke records and the Rev. Schwan’s
diaries.
Submitted by Donald Henry Knopf [22 September 2008]
ALTMAN family line to Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI
To read the family report:
1. Each person has a number.
The “+” in front of a number means that person married and/or had children
and will appear in the next generation with the SAME number.
2. Full names are written as recorded in church records.
3. Census records are written as originally recorded.
Generation No. 1
1. Charles 'Carl'1 Altman was born February 06, 1840 in Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Prussia, and died February 1920 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan. He married Wilhelmina 'Mina' Kalk 1873 in Kreis Brandenburg, Prussia, daughter of August Kalk and Anna Gatzke. She was born November 07, 1848 in Prussia, and died April 24, 1926 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
Charles & Wilhelmine came to Belknap Township with her parents: August & Anna nee Gatzke KALK.
August KALK 20 June 1820 Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Prussia – 6 Mar 1901 Belknap Township (Hagensville); buried in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery Belknap Township (Hagensville)
Anna nee GATZKE KALK 13 Mar 1814 Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Prussia – 15 Apr 1893; buried in St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery - Belknap
Notes for Charles 'Carl' Altman:
'Carl' homesteaded 160 acres of land in Belknap Township, Section 13 - dated 20 August 1881
Name: CARL ALTMAN
Date: 20 Aug 1881
Location: MI,
Document #: 746
Serial #: MI1060__.231
Sale Type: 251101
Acres: 160.0000
Meridian or Watershed: 19
Parcel: Township 34 N, Range 5 E, Section 13
More About Charles 'Carl' Altman:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
More About Wilhelmina 'Mina' Kalk:
Burial: April 27, 1926, Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Marriage Notes for Charles Altman and Wilhelmina Kalk:
The 1880 Federal Census Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan [Roll T9_601 Family History Film 1254601 ED 280] enumerated June 1880 by August Grossmann shows:
ALTMAN, Charles, 40, head, Farmer, born Prussia
ALTMAN, Wilhelmine, wife, 32, Keeping house, born Prussia
ALTMAN, John, son, 6, at school, born Michigan
ALTMAN, William, son, 4, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 2, born Michigan
KALK, August, 58, inhabitant, born Prussia
KALK, Anna, 65, wife, inhabitant, born Prussia
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [E.D. 147 - page 8B] enumerated 18 June 1900 by Walley H. Hein shows:
ALTMAN, Charles, head, 60, born Feb 1840 Germany, married 27 years, to America 1870, naturalized, owns farm, farmer
ALTMAN, Minnie, wife, 51, born Nov 1848 Germany, married 27 years, 6 children born with 4 children living, to America 1870
ALTMAN, William, son, 24, born February 1876 Michigan, single, farm laborer
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 22, born January 1878 Michigan, single, servant
ALTMAN, Otto, son, 12, born Nov 1887 Michigan, at school
ALTMAN, Edward, son, 10, born January 1890 Michigan, at school
NOTE: The next house enumerated was
KALK, August, head, 79, born June 1820 Germany, widowed, to America 1872, farmer
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T770_492 - E.D. 171 - page 9B] enumerated 12 May 1910 by William Hardies, Jr. shows:
ALTMAN, Carl, head, 70, married 37 years, born Germany, to America 1870, farmer
ALTMAN, Wilhelmine, wife, 62, married 37 years, 6 children born with 4 children living, born Germany, to America 1870
ALTMAN, William, son, 33, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer on home farm
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 32, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Otto, son, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer on home farm
ALTMAN, Edward, son, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farm laborer on home farm
The 1920 Belknap Township federal census show 'Charlie', age 79 and 'Minnie', age 72 living with their son, 'Eddie', age 30. Also living with them is Frank McMara, age 14, adopted.
Children of Charles Altman and Wilhelmina Kalk are:
2 i. Johann2 Altman, born January 21, 1874 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died January 10, 1895 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
Johann died of diphtheria - only days after his brother, Heinrich who also died of diphtheria. Burial: January 12, 1895, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
+ 3 ii. Friedrich Wilhelm Altman, born February 28, 1876 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died April 27, 1953.
4 iii. Anna Bertha Altman, born January 20, 1878 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died February 12, 1911 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
Anna was baptized 24 February 1878 by the Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were August Kalk, Anna Wahwaller, Wilhelmine Maas. Burial: February 15, 1911, St. John's Cemetery, Hagensville, Michigan
5 iv. Karl Heinrich Altman, born March 01, 1882 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died January 01, 1895 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
The diaries of Pastor Christian Schwan show Karl Heinrich Altman born 1 March 1882; baptized 19 March 1882 in Belknap; godparents - Wilhelimne Hagen, Susana Schmidt.. The cemetery records show Heinrich rather than Karl Altman.
Karl died of diphtheria. Burial: January 12, 1895, St. Michael's Cemetery - Belknap
+ 6 v. Otto Hugo Altman, born November 17, 1887 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan; died July 07, 1963 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
+ 7 vi. Eduard Gustav Altman, born January 03, 1890 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died July 19, 1978 in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan.
Generation No. 2
3. Friedrich Wilhelm2 Altman (Charles 'Carl'1) was born February 28, 1876 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan, and died April 27, 1953. He married Maria 'Mary' Magdelen Dost October 14, 1914 in St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church - Metz [Presque Isle County], Michigan, daughter of Matthias Dost and Agatha Hinz. She was born July 23, 1887 in Freimarkt, Arnsdorf, East Prussia, and died March 01, 1957.
Notes for Friedrich Wilhelm Altman:
Friedrich Wilhelm Altmann was baptized 23 April 1876 by the Rev. Joseph Antonius Bohn in the newly constructed St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Wilhelm Schulz, Friederike Grambau.
Went by William Altman.
Marriage Notes for Friedrich Altman and Maria Dost:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Joseph Koss were Edward Altman & Lucille Dost.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T625_791; Page 6A; ED 314; Image 853] enumerated 24 January 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
ALTMAN, William, head, 44, owns farm, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer, General Farm
ALTMAN, Mary, wife, 32, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, John, son, 4 6/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ALTMAN, August, son, 3 4/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ALTMAN, Annie, daughter, 1 3/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 3B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 10 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, William, head, 53, married at 37, no radio set, owns farm with no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
ALTMAN, Mary, wife, 42, married at 27, born Germany, to America 1890
ALTMAN, John, son, 14
ALTMAN, August, son, 13
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 11
ALTMAN, Albert, son, 7
ALTMAN, Martha, daughter, 5
ALTMAN, Leo, son, 3 10/12
ALTMAN, Bertha, daughter, 1 11/12
Children of Friedrich Altman and Maria Dost are:
8 i. John 'Jack' William3 Altman, born June 26, 1915 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan; died November 05, 2004 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 9 ii. August Carl Altman, born September 05, 1916 in Belknap - Rogers City, Michigan; died November 1976 in Harper Woods [Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 10 iii. Anna 'Annie' Altman, born September 20, 1918 in Belknap Township [Hawks], Michigan.
11 iv. Josephine Altman, born August 04, 1920; died August 04, 1920.
12 v. Albert E Altman, born April 1922 in Belknap township (Rogers City), Michigan. He married (1) Pat. He married (2) Gladys L; born 1927.
13 vi. Martha A Altman, born September 22, 1924 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan; died June 27, 1999 in Fruitland [Muscatine County], Iowa. She married Gordon B. Ruffner; born December 21, 1918 in Muscatine County, Iowa; died August 23, 1980 in Prudenville [Roscommon County], Michigan.
+ 14 vii. Leo Altman, born May 12, 1926 in Belknap Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died April 30, 2004 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 15 viii. Bertha Therese Altman, born April 17, 1928 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan; died December 07, 1994 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
16 ix. William J Altman, Jr., born September 18, 1931 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan. He married Alice J Plume; born 1930.
6. Otto Hugo2 Altman (Charles 'Carl'1) was born November 17, 1887 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died July 07, 1963 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan. He married Alvina Carolina Schwiesow July 09, 1912 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township, Michigan, daughter of Johann Schwiesow and Maria Glentz. She was born March 09, 1892 in Belknap Township (Hawks), Michigan, and died December 24, 1974 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
Notes for Otto Hugo Altman:
Otto was baptized 8 January 1888 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Christian Brege, Ida Bertram.
Otto Hugo Altmann was confirmed Palm Sunday, 5 April 1903 by the Rev. Ernst Thieme in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
The St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township shows that Otto died of "Cancer." The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Homer Marsh.
More About Otto Hugo Altman:
Burial: July 10, 1963, St. John's Cemetery, Hagensville, Michigan
Notes for Alvina Carolina Schwiesow:
Alwine Hermine Caroline Schwiesow was baptized 15 April 1892 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Alwine's godparents were Caroline Prell, Aguste Juhnke, Emil Hoffmann.
Alwine Johanne Caroline Schwiesow was confirmed on the 19th Sunday of Trinity, 29 October 1905 by the Rev. Ernst Thieme in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Alwine's memory verse for life was Offenb John (Revelations) 2:10.
In 1910 from the Belknap census, Alvina is shown living with Friedrich and Karoline Kortman.
The St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township records show that Alvine Altman died of "old age." The funeral message in the church by the Rev. Keith C. Parker was "Blessed Are They Who Die In The Lord From Henceforth".
More About Alvina Carolina Schwiesow:
Burial: December 26, 1974, St. John's Cemetery, Hagensville, Michigan
Marriage Notes for Otto Altman and Alvina Schwiesow:
The church record shows Alvina as daughter of John Schwiesow and Müttor Gens. Alvine and Otto H. Altman were married by the Rev. Konrad Flierl. Their witnesses were Eduard Altman, Klara Florip, Richard Schwiesow, Ottilie Schudt [Schott].
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Belknap Township Federal Census [Roll T625_791- Page 5A - ED 314] enumerated by Alex McLennan 16 January 1920 shows:
ALTMAN, Otto, head, 32, owns farm free of mortgage, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Alvina, wife, 28, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Theodore, son, 7, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Carl, son, 5, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Alfred, son, 2, born Michigan
ALTMAN, Gertrude, daughter, 10/12, born Michigan
BISQUETTE, John, adopted boy, 14, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born U.S.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 15 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, Otto, head, 42, married at age 24, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
ALTMAN, Alvina, wife, 38, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Theodore, son, 16
ALTMAN, Carl, son, 15
ALTMAN, Alfred, son 12
ALTMAN, Gertrude, daughter, 11
ALTMAN, Hildagart, daughter, 8
ALTMAN, Laureen, daughter, 3 10/12
ALTMAN, Myrtle, daughter, 2 3/12
Children of Otto Altman and Alvina Schwiesow are:
17 i. John L Bisquette3 Altman, born October 29, 1906 in Michigan; died March 09, 1982 in Saginaw, Michigan.
+ 18 ii. Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich Altman, born July 30, 1913 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan; died October 01, 1991 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 19 iii. Carl Friedrich Johann Altman, Sr., born September 09, 1914 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died August 26, 1984 in Rogers city [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 20 iv. Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August Altman, born June 20, 1917 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died June 15, 2001 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
+ 21 v. Gertrude 'Gert' Marie Hulda Altman, born March 14, 1919 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan; died June 04, 2001 in Hazel Park [Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 22 vi. Hildegard Louise Altman, born August 30, 1921 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan; died November 01, 2007 in Posen [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 23 vii. Lorene Anna Altman, born May 26, 1926 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan; died May 22, 1994 in Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
+ 24 viii. Myrtle Clara Altman, born December 19, 1927 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], MI.
+ 25 ix. Raymond Harry Altman, born December 17, 1930 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan; died January 16, 1987 in Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
7. Eduard Gustav2 Altman (Charles 'Carl'1) was born January 03, 1890 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan, and died July 19, 1978 in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan. He married Rachel McCrory January 27, 1929 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan. She was born 1912 in Michigan.
Notes for Eduard Gustav Altman:
Eduard was baptized 23 March 1890 by the Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Johann Schalk, Sr., Emilie Noffze.
Eduard Gustav Altmann was confirmed on the 19th Sunday of Trinity, 29 October 1905 by the Rev. Ernst Thieme in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Eduard's memory verse for life is Psalm 37:5.
The 1920 Belknap Township shows 'Eddie' Altman, head, age 30. Living with him are his parents Charlies, age 79 and Minnie, age 72. Also listed is Frank McMara, adopted, age 14.
Marriage Notes for Eduard Altman and Rachel McCrory:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Albert R. Seeman were Otto Altman, Alvina Altman.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 3B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 10 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, Edward, head, 40, married at age 38, has no radio set, born Michigan, parents born Germany, Farmer, General farm
ALTMAN, Rachel, wife, 18, married at age 17, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
McCRORY, George H., brother-in-law, 28, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Laborer at odd jobs
McCRORY, Irene M., sister-in-law, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Children of Eduard Altman and Rachel McCrory are:
26 i. Gustave Harry3 Altman, born August 05, 1933 in Belknap Township - Hawks [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Gustave Harry Altman was baptized 24 September 1933 by the Rev. E. Kuehn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His godparents were Herman Kortman, Arnold Florip, Alvina Altman.
Gustav was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Pentecost [5 June 1949] in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Gustav's memory verse for life is Matthew 28:20.
In 2006 Gustav lived in Eva [Morgan County], Alabama.
+ 27 ii. Louise Marie Altman, born August 31, 1934 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
28 iii. Herman Henry Altman, born January 06, 1939 in Belknap Township [Rogers City] - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Herman Henry Altman was baptized 2 April 1939 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His godparents were Alfred Altman, Fern Wagner.
In 2006 Herman lived in West Branch [Ogemaw County], Michigan.
Generation No. 3
9. August Carl3 Altman (Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born September 05, 1916 in Belknap - Rogers City, Michigan, and died November 1976 in Harper Woods [Wayne County], Michigan. He married Muriel A. ____ She was born May 27, 1928, and died August 12, 1986 in Palawski Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
More About August Carl Altman:
Burial: November 08, 2004, St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Cemetery - Metz, Michigan
Children of August Altman and Muriel A are:
29 i. Mary Margaret4 Altman, born Abt. 1965.
30 ii. Louis J Altman, born November 20, 1967.
+ 31 iii. Thomas W Altman, born December 05, 1969.
10. Anna 'Annie'3 Altman (Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born September 20, 1918 in Belknap Township [Hawks], Michigan. She married Edward Paul Glawe, Sr. December 17, 1951 in Ocqueoc Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan, son of Charles Glawe and Clara Spens. He was born May 30, 1917 in Ocqueoc (Presque Isle County), Michigan, and died November 26, 1983 in Ocqueoc (Presque Isle County), Michigan.
Notes for Edward Paul Glawe, Sr.:
Eduard Paul Glawe was baptized 24 June 1917 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ocqueoc. Eduard's godparents were Mrs. Fred Spens, Paul Glawe, Hardy Schaedig.
More About Edward Paul Glawe, Sr.:
Burial: Riverside Cemetery - Millersburg [Presque Isle County], Michigan
Children of Anna Altman and Edward Glawe are:
+ 32 i. Edward Paul4 Glawe, Jr., born November 08, 1950.
33 ii. Mark Alger Glawe, born September 12, 1952.
34 iii. Timothy Joel Glawe, born 1953.
35 iv. Marsha Glawe. She married __ Merter.
14. Leo3 Altman (Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born May 12, 1926 in Belknap Township - Hagensville] Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died April 30, 2004 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married (1) Violet Meyers 1950, daughter of Leonard Meyers and Helen Wisniewski. She was born August 23, 1932, and died January 10, 1955 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married (2) Ruth Lydia Schultz April 04, 1956 in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church [Moltke], Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of Arthur Schultz and Henriette Wieseng. She was born June 06, 1931 in Moltke Township [Rogers City] Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Notes for Leo Altman:
He worked for Consumers Power, the construction of the Mackinac Bridge and in the track department at U.S. Steel's Calcite Plant. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Barbara (Larry) Budnik, Kathy (Edward) Lijewski, and Janice (John) Brown; a son, Larry (Susan) Altman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Violet Meyers.
More About Leo Altman:
Burial: Mt. Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery - Belknap Township
More About Violet Meyers:
Burial: Mt. Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery - Belknap Township
Notes for Ruth Lydia Schultz:
Ruth Lydia Schultz was baptized 28 June 1931 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Ruth's godparents were Arnold Karsten, Eleonore Karsten.
Marriage Notes for Leo Altman and Ruth Schultz:
Witnesses at Ruth and Leo's marriage by the Rev. William H. Scherer were Leonard Schultz, Catherine Pommerenke.
Children of Leo Altman and Violet Meyers are:
+ 36 i. Barbara4 Altman, born Abt. 1951.
+ 37 ii. Larry Edward Altman, born November 10, 1953.
Children of Leo Altman and Ruth Schultz are:
+ 38 i. Kathleen 'Cathy'4 Altman, born September 19, 1958 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 39 ii. Janice Marie Altman, born November 27, 1960.
15. Bertha Therese3 Altman (Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born April 17, 1928 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died December 07, 1994 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Leon 'Leo' Delekta, son of Michael Delekta and Mary. He was born August 1926 in Palawski Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Bertha Therese Altman:
Bertha was enumerated in 1930.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 3B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 10 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, William, head, 53, married at 37, no radio set, owns farm with no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
ALTMAN, Mary, wife, 42, married at 27, born Germany, to America 1890
ALTMAN, John, son, 14
ALTMAN, August, son, 13
ALTMAN, Anna, daughter, 11
ALTMAN, Albert, son, 7
ALTMAN, Martha, daughter, 5
ALTMAN, Leo, son, 3 10/12
ALTMAN, Bertha, daughter, 1 11/12
More About Bertha Therese Altman:
Burial: Mt. Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery - Belknap Township
Notes for Leon 'Leo' Delekta:
The 1930 census shows Leo Delekta.
The 1930 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Palawski Township Federal Census [Roll 1021; Page 13A; ED 16; Image 200] enumerated 24 April by Otto Grambau shows:
DELEKTA, Michael, head, 42, married at age 20, owns farm, no radio set, born Poland, to America 1905, Farmer, General Farm
DELEKTA, Mary, wife, 42, married at age 20, born Poland, to America 1905
DELEKTA, Eleanore, daughter, 18, single, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, Gladys, daughter, 17, single, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, Edward, son, 14, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, Stephine, daughter, 9, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, John, son, 6, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, Leo, son, 4 9/12, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, Martha, daughter, 2 1/12, born Michigan, parents born Poland
DELEKTA, Anthony, son, 5/12, born Michigan, parents born Poland
Children of Bertha Altman and Leon Delekta are:
40 i. Gloria4 Delekta.
+ 41 ii. Daniel J Delekta, born 1954.
42 iii. Patrick L Delekta, born July 24, 1951. He married Jeanne C; born January 06, 1953.
43 iv. Rita Delekta.
44 v. Marvin K Delekta, born July 13, 1960.
45 vi. David P Delekta, born 1963. He married Diane Marie; born 1959.
46 vii. James 'Jim' M Delekta, born April 11, 1967. He married Laurie A; born February 09, 1970.
47 viii. Linda Delekta, born September 10, 1971. She married Richard 'Rich' Lenard August 25, 1990 in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan.
Linda and Richard were married in a double wedding ceremony with her twin sister, Lisa and Thomas Knopf.
+ 48 ix. Lisa Louise Delekta, born September 10, 1971 in Rogers City, MI.
18. Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born July 30, 1913 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and died October 01, 1991 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Charlotte Ruth Stiger Bruner December 30, 1944 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, daughter of Henry Stiger and Edna Zehner. She was born September 09, 1928 in Toledo [Lucas County], Ohio, and died August 30, 2002 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich Altman:
Theodor Heinrich Altmann was baptized 17 August 1913 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township. His godparents were Karomina Kortmann, __Altmann, __Prell.
Theodore Henry Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 9 November 1924 by the Rev. John Scheer in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township. Theodore's memory verse for life is Revelation 3: 20.
More About Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich Altman:
Burial: St. John's Cemetery [Hagensville], Presque Isle County, Michigan
Notes for Charlotte Ruth Stiger Bruner:
The 1920 Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo Ward 8 Federal census [Roll: T625_1409; ED 101; page 8A] enumerated 8 January 1920 shows:
Living at 3851 Eggeman Avnue
ZEHNER, Matilda, head, 63, widowed, own house with mortgage, born Ohio, parents born Saxony
ZEHNER, Hulda, daughter, 35, single, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, Telephone Operator
ZEHNER, Edna, daughter, 25, single, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, Saleslady, Dry Goods Store
ZEHNER, Edgar, son, 25, single, born Ohio. parents born Ohio, Proprietor, Auto supplies
Charlotte was enumerated in 1930.
The 1930 Ohio, Lucas County, Toledo Ward 11 Federal Census [Roll 1836; Page 13A; ED 263; Image 1182] enumerated 8 April 1930 by Elizabeth M. Bodie shows:
Living at 3851 Eggeman Avenue in the home of Matilda Zehner, 79, widowed
STIGER, Edward H., head, 50, married at age 42, rents for $40 a month, has no radio set, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, Salesman for Tea Company
STIGER, Edna L., wife, 35, married at age 28, born Ohio, parents born Ohio
STIGER, Charlotte R., daughter, 1 7/12, born Ohio, parents born Ohio
Charlotte must have been first married to a Bruner.
Charlotte's grandfather, John Zehner was a co-founder of the Zehner Packing Company in Bellevue [Sandusky], Ohio. Established in 1884 in Bellevue, Ohio, brothers John and Charles Zehner specialized in selling wholesale smoked and salted meats and lard. They incorporated the business in 1894, and expanded with a second facility in Toledo, Ohio, in 1906. They established a reputation for excellence in processing Dresden ham under the name Bell Vue Brand. After the closing of the Toledo plant in 1922, The Zehners modernized the Bellevue operation. Zehner’s Packing closed in 1971.
More About Charlotte Ruth Stiger Bruner:
Burial: St. John's Cemetery [Hagensville], Presque Isle County, Michigan
Marriage Notes for Theodore Altman and Charlotte Bruner:
Witnesses at their marriage were Myrtle Altman, Ervin Reisner.
Children of Theodore Altman and Charlotte Bruner are:
+ 49 i. Rodney Mark4 Altman, born April 30, 1947 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
50 ii. Harlow Kenneth Altman, born October 28, 1948 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan; died December 06, 1948.
Harlow Kenneth Altman was baptized 15 November 1948 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Harlow's godparents are Berney Wagner, Mrs. Hildegard Wagner.
Funeral text used was Mark 10:14.
Burial: December 08, 1948, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery - Hagensville [Presque Isle County], Michigan
51 iii. Paul Edward Altman, born June 27, 1950 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. He married Mary Marie Ganske; born July 21, 1954 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Paul Edward Altman was baptized 9 July 1950 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Paul's godparents are Mrs. Carl Altman, Raymond Altman.
Paul was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 10 May 1964 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Mary Marie Ganske was baptized 8 August 1954 by the Rev. Robert E. Weller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Mary's godparents were Leona Ganske, Herman Ganske
+ 52 iv. Sharon Ann Altman, born August 30, 1951 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 53 v. Noel Allan Altman, born January 17, 1955 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 54 vi. Gordon Charles Altman, born August 14, 1956 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 55 vii. Douglas 'Doug' Earl Altman, born August 20, 1958 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
56 viii. Philis Jean Altman, born September 29, 1960 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Philis Jean Altman was baptized 30 October 1960 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Philis' godparents are Robert Cuipka, Darlene Cuipka.
Philis was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Trinity Sunday 25 May 1975 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township with the sermon topic "Go Power" based on the Bible text Matthew 28:16-20. Philis' memory verse for life is Matthew 28:20.
57 ix. Sandy Kay Altman, born July 15, 1965 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Sandy Kay Altman was baptized 12 September 1965 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Sandy's godparents are Rodney Altman and Bonnie.
+ 58 x. Ernest Henry Altman, born May 26, 1969 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
19. Carl Friedrich Johann3 Altman, Sr. (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born September 09, 1914 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan, and died August 26, 1984 in Rogers city [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Laura D Shea June 03, 1939 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, daughter of John Shea and Dora O'Reilly. She was born December 05, 1920 in Onaway [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Carl Friedrich Johann Altman, Sr.:
Karl Friedrich Johann Altmann, was baptized 17 September 1914 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Karl's godparents were Karl Hopp, Fritz Kortmann, Wilhelmina Altmann.
Carl Frederick Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 9 November 1924 by the Rev. John Scheer in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township. Carl's memory verse for life is 1 John 2:5.
More About Carl Friedrich Johann Altman, Sr.:
Burial: August 29, 1984, St. John's Cemetery, Hagensville, Michigan
Notes for Laura D Shea:
Laura nee Shea Altman, daughter of John Shea was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 23 December 1939 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Marriage Notes for Carl Altman and Laura Shea:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. E. Kuehn were Laurilla Tromly, Theodore Altman.
Carl and Laura bought the Schwiesow Homestead in Belknap - at the northwest cornet of South Rogers Road and the Hawks Road [3 miles directly east of Hawks].
Children of Carl Altman and Laura Shea are:
+ 59 i. Darlene Joy4 Altman, born October 30, 1940 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 60 ii. Beverly Ann Altman, born February 21, 1942 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 61 iii. Carl Lynn Altman, Jr., born January 27, 1949 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
20. Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born June 20, 1917 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan, and died June 15, 2001 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan. He married Fern Lilly Wagner April 15, 1939 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Hagensville, Michigan, daughter of Herman Wagner and Dora Hopp. She was born May 25, 1915 in Rogers Township (Hagensville), Michigan, and died August 26, 1995 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August Altman:
Alfred was baptized at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hagensville, Michigan on July 15, 1917. His godparents were Ferdinand Schwiesow and his Frau, and Hermann Kortmann.
Alfred Herman August Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 31 August 1932 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 5A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 15 April 1930 shows:
ALTMAN, Otto, head, 42, married at age 24, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
ALTMAN, Alvina, wife, 38, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ALTMAN, Theodore, son, 16
ALTMAN, Carl, son, 15
ALTMAN, Alfred, son 12
ALTMAN, Gertrude, daughter, 11
ALTMAN, Hildagart, daughter, 8
ALTMAN, Laureen, daughter, 3 10/12
ALTMAN, Myrtle, daughter, 2 3/12
More About Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August Altman:
Burial: June 18, 2001, St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery - Metz, Michigan
Notes for Fern Lilly Wagner:
Fern Lilly Wagner was baptized 4 July 1915 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Lilly Hopp, Christoph Wagner, Wilhelm Hagen.
Fern was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 1 September 1929 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township. Fern's memory verse for life is Revelations 2:10.
More About Fern Lilly Wagner:
Burial: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery - Metz, Michigan
Marriage Notes for Alfred Altman and Fern Wagner:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. E. Kuehn were Lucille Wagner, Gertrude Altman, Theodore Altman, Harold Wagner.
Children of Alfred Altman and Fern Wagner are:
+ 62 i. Neil Alfred4 Altman, born August 03, 1940 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
+ 63 ii. Judith 'Judy' Caroline Altman, born June 12, 1942 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
+ 64 iii. Ronald 'Ron' Kenneth Altman, born July 31, 1944 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan.
+ 65 iv. Arlen Harold Altman, born March 01, 1949 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan; died May 21, 2005 in Alpena Hospital - Alpena, Michigan.
21. Gertrude 'Gert' Marie Hulda3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born March 14, 1919 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and died June 04, 2001 in Hazel Park [Wayne County], Michigan. She married Harold 'Bud' Albert Felax January 04, 1941 in St. John Lutheran Church [Hagensville], Michigan, son of August Felax and Anna Lietzow. He was born November 26, 1916 in Moltke Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Gertrude 'Gert' Marie Hulda Altman:
Gertrude Maria Hulda Altmann was baptized 17 April 1919 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Friedrich, Jr. and Louisa Kortmann, Sarah Prell.
Gertrude was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 20 August 1933 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township. Gertrude's memory verse for life is Isaiah 43:1.
More About Gertrude 'Gert' Marie Hulda Altman:
Burial: June 07, 2001, White Chapel Cemetery - Troy [Oakland County], Michigan
Notes for Harold 'Bud' Albert Felax:
Harold was baptized 22 December 1916 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His godparents were Carl Litzow who stood in for A Schultz, Ernestine Litzow who stood in for Ida Goerick.
Marriage Notes for Gertrude Altman and Harold Felax:
Witnesses at their marriage were Herbert Domke, Marie Felax, Theodore Altman, Hildegard Altman.
Children of Gertrude Altman and Harold Felax are:
66 i. Roger Harold4 Felax, born September 17, 1942 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. He married Sue ____.
Roger Harold Felax was baptized 11 October 1942 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. john Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His godparents were Marie Felax, Theo. Altman.
67 ii. Wayne Jerry Felax, born March 04, 1946 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Wayne Jerry Felax was baptized 5 July 1946 by the Rev. Schumm in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Wayne's godparents are Mr. Carl Altman, Mrs. Laura Altman.
22. Hildegard Louise3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 30, 1921 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and died November 01, 2007 in Posen [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married (1) Bernard Junior Wagner, Jr. January 16, 1942 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, son of Bernard Wagner and Irene Froehlich. He was born December 04, 1922 in RogerTownship [Rogers City], Michigan, and died October 22, 1978 in Montana. She married (2) Merlin Charles ' Karl' Wirgau January 22, 2000, son of Paul Wirgau and Florence Bredow. He was born August 18, 1919 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died April 30, 2005 in Wenzel's Care Home - Rogers City, MI.
Notes for Hildegard Louise Altman:
Hildegard Louise Altman was baptized 25 September 1921 by the Rev. Scheer in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were John Schwiesow, Maria Florip.
Hildegard was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 1 September 1935 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township. Hildegard's memory verse for life is John 16:23.
WIRGAU, Hildagard L., 86, of Rogers City died Nov. 1, 2007, at Orchard Adult Foster Care Home in Posen. She is survived by two children, Ralph (Kathleen) Wagner of Hawks and Connie (Bruce) Taylor of Hawks; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle (Robert) Zinke of Alpena; and one daughter-in-law, Marjorie Wagner of Troy. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 2, from 2-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. John Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Schreiber officiating. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.
More About Hildegard Louise Altman:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Notes for Bernard Junior Wagner, Jr.:
Bernhardt Junior Wagner was baptized 7 January 1923 by the Rev. Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Gernhardt's godparents were Mrs. Herman Sahlage, Reinhard Froehlich.
More About Bernard Junior Wagner, Jr.:
Burial: October 27, 1978, Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Marriage Notes for Hildegard Altman and Bernard Wagner:
Witnesses at their marriage were Elaine Wagner, Theodore Altman.
Notes for Merlin Charles ' Karl' Wirgau:
Merlin Charles Wirgau was baptized 14 September 1919 by the Rev. Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Merlin's godparents were Charles Wirgau, Emma Bredow.
Merlin Charles Wirgau was confirmed 28 May 1933 by the Rev. Louis Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Merlin's memory verse for life is Isaiah 54:10. The record states that Merlin was baptized in Rogers City, Michigan.
Merlin's obit: Presque Isle County Advance [5 May 2005]
Wirgau, Merlin Charles
Born: 08-18-1919 Died: 04-30-2005
Merlin served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from Buick Motors in 1976 after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Hildagard; three brothers, Norval, Willis and Alvis (Norma); a sister, Mildred Newhouse. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Catherine (McColl) Wirgau; and a brother, Wilmer.
More About Merlin Charles ' Karl' Wirgau:
Burial: Flint Memorial Park Cemetery - Flint, Michigan
Children of Hildegard Altman and Bernard Wagner are:
68 i. Larry Bernard4 Wagner, born May 29, 1943 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Marjorie Abt. 1960; born March 04, 1940 in Highland Park, Michigan.
Larry Bernard Wagner was baptized 10 June 1943 by the Rev. Schumm in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His godparents were Rudolph Quade, June Schelley.
69 ii. Ralph Dean Wagner, born September 30, 1944 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Kathleen 'Kate' Paull Abt. 1990; born August 22, 1936 in Bismarck Township - Hawks, Michigan.
Ralph Dean Wagner was baptized 22 October 1944 by the Rev. Schumm in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap township. His godparents were Raymond Altman, Mrs Vivian Carwek.
Kathleen married Ralph Wagner after Marlin Schaedig's death.
+ 70 iii. Connie Sue Wagner, born August 20, 1951 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
23. Lorene Anna3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born May 26, 1926 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and died May 22, 1994 in Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan. She married Gustave 'Sam' Elmer Felax in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, son of August Felax and Anna Lietzow. He was born June 21, 1926 in Moltke Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died July 08, 1987 in Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
Notes for Lorene Anna Altman:
Lorene Anna Altman was baptized [no date listed] by the Rev. Seeman in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Anna Kalitta, Paul Kalitta, Mrs. Lucie Schwiesow.
Lorene was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 13 August 1939 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Lorene’s funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Harold Molzan.
More About Lorene Anna Altman:
Burial: May 26, 1994
Marriage Notes for Lorene Altman and Gustave Felax:
The St. John's [Hagensville] Lutheran Church records do not show the marriage date. Their witnesses were Myrtle Altman, Walter Karsten.
Children of Lorene Altman and Gustave Felax are:
+ 71 i. Dennis 'Sam' Lee4 Felax, born May 01, 1945 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan; died July 19, 2007 in Rogers City, Michigan.
+ 72 ii. Susan Kay Felax, born June 05, 1955 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
73 iii. Joanne Felax. She married George Budnik.
74 iv. Debra 'Debbie Felax. She married ___ Ciarkowski.
75 v. Keith Felax. He married Kara.
24. Myrtle Clara3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born December 19, 1927 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], MI. She married (1) Rudolph Alfred Wirgau, Jr. December 27, 1947 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, son of Rudolph Wirgau and Dorothea Kreft. He was born August 15, 1928 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and died November 23, 1984 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. She married (2) Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul Zinke January 14, 2006 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena, MI, son of Herman Zinke and Bertha Hardies. He was born March 25, 1928 in Belknap Township - Rogers City, MI.
Notes for Myrtle Clara Altman:
Myrtle Clara Altman was baptized 15 January 1928 by the Rev. Albert R. Seeman in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Richard Schwiesow, Clara nee Florip Geddert, Mrs. Herman Kortman.
Myrtle was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 3 August 1941 by the Rev. Karl T. Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township [Hagensville].
Myrtle graduated from Rogers City High School in 1946.
Notes for Rudolph Alfred Wirgau, Jr.:
Rudolph was baptized 2 Sep 1928 by the Rev. Carl Volz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His godparents were Olga Hopp and Alfred Wirgau. The Social Security death index shows that Rudolph was born in 1928.
Rudolf Alfred Wirgau was confirmed 10 May 1942 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Rudolf's memory verse for life is 2 Peter 3:18.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census [E.D. 3 - page 7A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 18 April 1930 shows:
WIRGAU, Rudolph, head, 43, married at age 24, owns, no value listed, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general farming
WIRGAU, Dora, wife, 36, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents born Germany
WIRGAU, Grace, daughter, 8
WIRGAU, Dorothy, daughter, 6
WIRGAU, Rudolph, Jr., son, 1 7/12
Marriage Notes for Myrtle Altman and Rudolph Wirgau:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Alfred Schumm were Raymond Altman, Lucille Wirgau.
Notes for Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul Zinke:
Robert Alfred Paul Zinke was baptized 29 April 1928 by the Rev. Carl Voelz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Robert's godparents were Alfred Zinke, Paul Hardies, and Elna Sellke.
'Bob' has orally recorded much family history which has been written in the Zinke, Hoeft, and Hardies family trees.
The following is the bibliography of Bob Zinke:
I, Robert 'Bob' Zinke, was born 25 March 1928 on the old William Hardies Sr. homestead in Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan. My parents were Herman Zinke and Bertha Hardies. In 1929 they moved to Rogers City renting some rooms in the upstairs home of Carl Stephan, directly across from the Westminster Prebyterian Stone Church on Third Street. This home today is the Zgorski - Micketti Plumbing and Heating. From there we moved to North Friedrich Street where I attained adulthood.
In the summers I would go out to the Belknap farms alternating with the uncles: Elmer Hardies, John Brege, Herman Steinke. I learned all about farming and it always stayed in my blood.
Where hauling in hay, shocking grain, and hauling it also into the barns to get ready for threshing was work, but there were always songs to sing to jolly us on. Most of these were good old church hymns. The singing especially got good when I was at John Brege's. John's son, Melvin was my younger cousin who also loved to sing. The two of us did a pretty good job. I also milked cows by hand and drove a team of horses.
One time at my Uncle Elmer Hardies' I was given the job to drive the team of horses hitched to an empty manure spreader from the 'back 40' of the homestead. Down the road I went and the horses began a gallop. As I went by the Schalk farm, Lucille Brege Schalk hollered, 'the horses are running away with Bob'. I now was at the Charley Elowsky hardwoods, soon to be readying to go down the hill before coming to the right angle of Kowalski Corner. Now as I looked to my left I saw my uncle Elmer Hardies pulling along side of me with the truck. He swerved in the front of the horses and slowed them down, pulled over and jumped out of the truck, got over enough so when the horses came up to him he began to run and grabbed a hold of the side of the spreader in between the front and back wheels and with all that he had sailed himself into the spreader quickly, grabbed the reins from me and did a craftsman's job of stopping the horses. Don Knopf you can surely appreciate this feat. If he hadn't made it on to the manure spreader, I am sure the back wheel would have run him over. At the corner I am sure I would have been thrown off as the horses would have cut the corner sharply with me, the manure spreader and all would have been flying. I am still here, though.
My cousin Carl Zink for a while was the hired hand at my uncle Elmer Hardies. It wasn't uncommon for farmers to have a hired-hand. The pay was usually $1.00 a day, room and board. Remember a dollar had a lot of buying power in those days.
I could write may more farm stories, but will rest it. I thoroughly enjoyed all the stays on the farms. I used to love to pile wood. How about hoeing long rows of corn and potatoes? All good stuff. The one real un-liked job on the farm was picking stones. There never was an end to stone picking. Plowing over the ground and the frost heaving new stones meant stone picking was an annual task.
Through an accident at 2 years of age I encountered a scar that birth-marked me for life. In the shed of the new house on Friedrich Street my mother was washing clothes with her new, automatic, ringer washing machine. She left to go into the house for a moment and the long sleeved sweater I had on got caught in the ringers of Mama's Car. By the time she returned from my screaming, the sweater went clear to my elbow. She popped open the ringer and to Dr Nester's she ran with me to his office next to the Westminster Stone Church. As I grew up and the arm became longer the scar only seemed to recede because of arm growth. Most people don't see it, as it is on the inside of the arm.
The next most important thing was I talked my mother into letting me attend the St. John Lutheran School. Here I learned to love my Savior and why He died for me. I became intense at memorizing Luther's Small Catechism and hymns from the hymnal. I did memorize all 703 verses in the Catechism; all of the commandments and their intense meanings; the creeds and their meanings; all the other parts of it. I was attentive to Bible learning. It captured my heart. My teacher for grades 5-8 was Martin Luther Weiss. I honor him with being the greatest teacher I ever had.
To show you some of his cunning I will relate an event. The rule was in our school there was no reading of comic books. The only exception were classic comics, which was considered learning history. We would sometimes take out our big note book and open it and slip a comic book into it and read it. I was in the back corner of the room feeling very safe. Suddenly Mr. Weiss called me to the front of the room and hauled out his big switch blade knife and handed it to me. So out of the room I went to the close-by, big, weeping willow tree. Climbing up I picked out the best possible switch I could cut. I felt if I was going to get a licking it may as well be a good one. In I came and laid the thick switch I had cut and the knife onto the desk. I looked down a little and he said, 'go back to your seat'.
Now another love came into my life. In the fifth grade, at ten years old, I got some extra money and I talked my mother into letting me go to the bowling alley which was easily in view of our kitchen window. I rolled a big 52 for my first game and then some days later I came back with a 101. A short time later, I went to the alley and talked a pinsetter into letting me try setting pins. Upon this deal he paid me 2 cents of the 4 cents a line at that time. Now I had spending money to begin to learn this game. Within a year later, at 11 years of age, I bowled my first 200 game - a 211. I now experienced a love affair with bowling until the late 1980's until I retired and then spent winters in Florida, and eventually moved there permanently. I then switched to golf. I wrote a story on my ten years of setting pins, and helping run the counter and making the Rogers City bowling alley my second home. In the early 1900's I wrote a story on this piece of Roger City history and it was published in the Advance with a 16 week run. You can read the story from the PI GENWEB site.
In 1949, in the latter part of April a buddy, Russ Wagner, and I decided to go to Detroit for a job. We went to my brother Bill and Delmar Hopp who had moved there earlier, Russ and I rented one of their rooms and shared the cost. We got jobs at the Dodge main plant. Our group always made room for others from the Rogers City area who would come to Detroit for jobs. We had many turnovers and really we all got along fine. Card playing was one of our great past-times.
In August 1950, another buddy, Carl Bruning, and I joined the Navy as a result of the Korean conflict. We were sworn in 11 September 1950. Carl and I were put into the Seabees, and together, we served one year. I was discharged on June 30, 1954. I did tours of duty on Amchitka [one of the Aleutian Islands], Quadjelien Island in the Marshall Islands, and Midway Island. Intermittent times I spent in Port Hueneme, California, near Oxnard. At the time, horseshoe pitching was a popular past-time. However, card playing was done most often. While on Midway Island, going to Church became the most important thing for me. I did a lot of Bible studying with many different Protestant groups, and did a little visiting with my Catholic friends at their Quanset Hut Chapel. Now I began to build on the base I received from St. John Lutheran School. This all turned out to be great for me.
In 1954, after discharge, I met a lady by the name of Aloah Hoeft Donald. With a bit of a whirlwind courtship we were married on 2 October 1954 at St Micheal's Lutheran Church in Belknap. Rev. Harold Molzan doing the ceremony. Carl Bruning was my best man and Delores Krey Bruning was the maid of honor. Aloah had two children with her first husband David Donald who was from Long Rapids [Alpena County], Mi.
I soon was called back to my Detroit job at the Chrysler Dodge main plant. Then in early 1955 I adopted Connie Faye Donald and Cindy Kay Donald. Soon afterward on 20 April 1955, our first child, Christie May was born. It wasn't long and Christie was always being taken to the hospital. Upon thorough examination it was determined she had Von Gierke's Glycogen Storage Disease. Son Jack Herman was born on 14 April 1958 and was a healthy boy. Son Robert Mark was born 27 May 1961, and also turned up with the Von Gierke Disease.
Von Gierkes Glycogen Storage Disease is incurable and is inherited. This is a disease where an emzyme that breaks up the sugar fats in the liver and sends it out. They were born without that enzyme. They both would have died at an early age, if it wasn't for modern medicine. Christie weathered it with hardships, and is now married and has one child who does not have the disease. Actually her life is quite ordinary now. For Robert Mark, however, it was a different ballgame. He had kidney failure, and went on dialysis. Then in 1982, I donated him a kidney which lasted for 17 years. Then he was given a cadaver kidney in 1998. However, immediately after the transplant, he developed serious liver problems and ended in a hospital stay of 42 days with 3 more operations. 20 percent of his liver was removed. He came through these operations well, but his physical capabilities were limited."
In past research, we discovered that in order for this to happen, both parents have to be carriers of this gene malfunction. So that means that Aloah hoeft and Robert Zinke both have this heredity carriage. Could this be from the Hoeft heredity. My children have a hard time feeling they will pass on this possibility. As we keep going in the family trees you see just how possible it is to be a carrier. People have trouble distinguishing the difference between being a carrier and having the disease itself. Also it indicates that if one of your parents are a carrier that all children inherit this mishap."
There is a lot of ado about if all children becoming carriers if they keep marrying good stock. They say the percentages drop, but I could not get any doctor to say it would vanish completely when my son Rob was in the hospital for the 42 days.
For information concerning Von Gierke Glycogen Storage Disease on the Internet check the following site: http://www.pitt.edu/~edugene/Von Gierke.html
I learned all about farming during my early years from working alternately on the Belknap farms of my Uncles: Elmer Hardies, John Brege, and Herman Steinke. Farming always stayed in my blood. I always gardened, including the 8 years I lived on a 2 acre plot in Troy, Mi. I even had a small tractor with a hydraulic cultivator. I finally got to feel like a farmer. I had wonderful asparagus that was there when we bought the property. I was blessed with great raspberries which we shared with the neighbors along with all the other vegetables. Canning pickles was a special treat along with making good, old German Slubbergerken (Slippery Jacks - made from matured cucumbers). Many people didn't make them. We made our own sauerkraut, crock dill pickles, and crock peppers. Mary and I tried a lot of things.
I married Hilda Marian Ewers Hinton Buchanan on 9 August l978. For me, this was indeed a remarkable blessing. Mary, as she is known by, is all I could desire in a woman and wife. The unsteady foundation of my first marriage was completely changed to one of joy, and honest reasoning in my second marriage. She truly is 'Mary my Rib'.
Mary and I met in a Detroit Lutheran Singles group that I joined 2 years after my divorce from Aloah. We had a lot of fun with this group and eventually, by dating, I knew Mary was the gal for me. The night I proposed to her was a 1974-75 New Year's Eve party when at midnight I danced her under the mistletoe and asked her to marry me. She noted that maybe I was a little to old for me, but as time went on I saw it wasting. We tied the knot. Again, a final note - "it was a blissful adventure.
It might be interesting to note that Mary & I and her daughter Marcia double dated with Randall Humphrey. Randall & I bowled on the same mixed league bowling team for sometime. We went out dancing together and many other events. They married in May of 1974 and Mary and I in August of 1975.
Mary and I bought a small motor home and did much traveling especially to Florida and back. We had a cabin 12 miles south of West Branch, MI where we spent many weekends. Just a mile from us was the Old Log Cabin Mennonite Church, which we attended while there. We got well acquainted with the parishioners. The minister always enjoyed my input in Bible Class.
This cabin was a favorite get-away for some years. We had one experience that was uncommon. We would take the motor home and traverse the wilderness north of the main Gladwin Road and back to Alger, Michigan. There were many roads that were sort of the equivalent of old fire lanes. In the summer people would come and camp out with tents and trailer houses, wherever. Upon driving through one evening we were stopped by a lady who told us a young boy was crying on the roadside by his small gas-powered scooter. We responded that we would stop. Upon much persuasion we talked him into coming with us. We put his small gas-scooter into our motor home. We went back to the closest bar to our place and explained the situation. We called the State Police and then waited. All the people were just so kind to him, and he had a ball. The police finally arrived, and after speaking with us for quite some time, they left with the boy and found his parents were camping in one of the areas. He was reunited. We received a nice box of fruit from them as a thank you. It worked out right.
Mary and I also went three times to Hawaii, shoring up with her two sisters and their husbands. We had great times and saw a lot of interesting events on the Islands.
We now have lived in Florida since 1992 and understand more than ever that our married life is now nearing twilight and dusk is beginning to try its resurrection. It's nice to have the feeling that at 15 years I thanked God in church for 50 Golden Jubilee years in 15. Now at 75 years of Joy in 25. Final end is 1000 years of Joy, the perfect number, and then Eternal Bliss forever. This Sunday, again, as usual, we will hold hands in church during the sermon. As one: Mary and I take in the precious gift of God and offer our reciprocal praise.
If any of you have a problem in marriage, may God lead and direct you to find joy and lasting peace through Christ, Who is the Leader. For those who may not take kindly from what I said here, may your oneness be of your joy together.
Immediately after permanently moving to Florida in 1992 in we planted fruit trees: three grapefruit and two orange. One of the orange trees didn't turn out well. We pick the fruit, both the grapefruit and orange, squeeze out the juice, and found that mixing half grapefruit juice and half orange juice, the combination is delicious. We freeze the juice into two liter pop bottles. Oh, how delicious the 8 ounce glass of juice tasted in the morning. Citrus juice is the item always for us to start the day.
In 2004, Florida had 4 Hurricanes. We endured two of them: Frances and Jeanne. I equate them as Florida blizzards. The wind can be a lot stronger, but the howl of it is present. These two took nearly identical paths. Frances had about 90 to 110 mile an hour winds over us. We were in our home. In the morning we saw two Queen Palms blown over, three were bent, two left bald and a grapefruit tree blown over. These trees were all removed. There was some damage to our back porch roof. Throughout the neighborhood, many huge trees were down with some fallen on houses. Many houses had their shingles ripped off. When Jeanne came, it got a few more trees and raised havoc with the tarp coverings of the roofs and added more damage. The areas north of us received more of the blunt force winds where Jeanne created near ground zero destruction. Since then we have risen above their ugly heads and things are beginning to normalize. Much work continues on repairing the destruction that was created by these two hurricanes.
Marriage Notes for Myrtle Altman and Robert Zinke:
Myrtle & Robert were married by the Rev. James Erickson.
Children of Myrtle Altman and Rudolph Wirgau are:
76 i. Jeanne Sue4 Wirgau, born December 21, 1949 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Jeanne Sue Wirgau was baptized 8 Jan 1950 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Bernhard Wagner and Grace Schalk.
Jeanne was confirmed in Immanuel Lutheran Church Alpena Mich. This was with an adult handicap class by Rev Nickel.
Jeanne was born mentally handicapped and physically. She went to many different schools finally from Pied Piper in Alpena Michigan she reached her full learning capabilities. Then she began work at Nemroc in Alpena, Michigan. This was a sheltered work shop for people such as her with qualities to learn and do it. In 2007 she was honored for 27 years of service.
Jeanne loved going to church and also had a flair for music. She learned and liked to sing along. She also had her own style of dancing which looked good. She was able to carry on in conversations quite well in simple subject matter. She sometimes astounded us with her answers. In general she did well with her handicap. She now lives in an AFC Home in Posen, Michigan.
+ 77 ii. Janet Kay Wirgau, born July 28, 1951 in Detroit [Wayne County], MI.
+ 78 iii. Judith 'Judy' Ann Wirgau, born December 20, 1954.
+ 79 iv. Joan Marie Wirgau, born April 19, 1960 in St Clair Shores [Macomb County], MI.
80 v. Ronald Mark Wirgau.
25. Raymond Harry3 Altman (Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born December 17, 1930 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and died January 16, 1987 in Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married Ruby J Pauly, daughter of Erhardt Pauly and Elizabeth Schaedig. She was born January 14, 1938 in Moltke Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died April 16, 1988 in Belknap Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Notes for Raymond Harry Altman:
Raymond Harry Altman was baptized 18 January 1931 by the Rev. E. Kuehn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His godparents were Martin Haselhuhn, Clara Haselhuhn, Clarence Florip.
Raymond was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 22 August 1943 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Children of Raymond Altman and Ruby Pauly are:
81 i. Lori Marcille4 Altman, born February 01, 1959 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Lori Marcille Altman was baptized 22 February 1959 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Lori's godparents are Marvin Pauly, Beverly Altman.
Lori was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 26 May 1974 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
+ 82 ii. Diane Kaye Altman, born April 27, 1961 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan; died August 26, 2001.
83 iii. Duane Raymond Altman, born August 07, 1962 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
The church record shows Duanne.
Duanne Raymond Altman was baptized 26 August 1962 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Duanne's godparents are Robert Ciupka, Joyce Paully.
84 iv. Gary Lynn Altman, born September 27, 1968 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Gary Lynn Altman was baptized 20 October 1968 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Gary's godparents are Warren Paull, Charlotte Altman.
27. Louise Marie3 Altman (Eduard Gustav2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 31, 1934 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. She met (1) Alberto Lopez 1950. She married (2) Laurence Holmes Abt. 1955, son of Alfred Holmes and Effie B. She met (3) __ McGraw 1961.
Notes for Louise Marie Altman:
Louise Maria Altman was baptized 16 September 1934 by the Rev. E. Kuehn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Louis Erkfitz, Carl Altman.
Child of Louise Altman and Alberto Lopez is:
+ 85 i. Katherine 'Kathy' Gale4 Altman, born July 15, 1951.
Children of Louise Altman and Laurence Holmes are:
86 i. Larry Edward4 Holmes, born October 17, 1955; died October 07, 2004.
The SS death index shows Larry T. Holmes.
+ 87 ii. Gale Marie Holmes, born April 18, 1957.
Child of Louise Altman and __ McGraw is:
88 i. Edward4 McGraw, born 1962.
Children of Louise Marie Altman are:
89 i. Warren Howard4 Holmes, born 1964.
Warren goes by the last name Holmes, but Laurence Holmes was not his father. He has also used alias names: Louie Lamore and at times Warren H. Warner.
90 ii. Richard Lee Holmes, born 1965.
Richard goes by the last name Holmes, but Laurence Holmes is not the father.
Generation No. 4
31. Thomas W4 Altman (August Carl3, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born December 05, 1969. He married Kim.
Children of Thomas Altman and Kim are:
91 i. Hannah5 Altman, born Abt. 1975.
92 ii. Joshua Altman, born Abt. 1980.
32. Edward Paul4 Glawe, Jr. (Anna 'Annie'3 Altman, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born November 08, 1950. He married Mary Kathleen ____. She was born 1950.
Child of Edward Glawe and Mary Kathleen ____ is:
93 i. Jason Paul5 Glawe, born December 07, 1973.
36. Barbara4 Altman (Leo3, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born Abt. 1951. She married Lawrence 'Larry' Budnik, son of Theophilus Budnik and Antoinette Strzelecki. He was born Abt. 1950.
Notes for Barbara Altman:
Her brother, Larry and Barbara were raised by grandparents (Leonard Meyers) after Violet's death.
Children of Barbara Altman and Lawrence Budnik are:
94 i. Joseph5 Budnik.
95 ii. Rachelle Budnik. She married Gregory 'Greg' A DeWyre June 17, 2000 in St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church - Posen, Michigan; born 1977.
96 iii. Gregory Budnik.
97 iv. Amber Budnik.
+ 98 v. Timothy Budnik, born Abt. 1975.
37. Larry Edward4 Altman (Leo3, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born November 10, 1953. He married Susan Marie McDonald September 29, 1984 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of Richard McDonald and Marie Jaeger. She was born June 10, 1958 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Larry Edward Altman:
Larry and his sister Barbara were raised by grandparents (Leonard Meyers) after Violet's death.
Marriage Notes for Larry Altman and Susan McDonald:
Witnesses at Susan and Larry's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan were Rodrique Bellmore and Cora Augsburger.
Children of Larry Altman and Susan McDonald are:
99 i. Amanda Sue5 Altman, born December 05, 1985 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 22 December 1985
Godpraents: Cheryl Hocheit, Mary Jo McDonald, Lawrence Budnick
100 ii. Patrick Allen Altman, born March 21, 1988 in Petoskey [Emmett County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 3 April 1988
Godparents: Cora Augsburger, Dennis Dietlin, Mark Kowalewsky
38. Kathleen 'Cathy'4 Altman (Leo3, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born September 19, 1958 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Edward 'Ed' Lijewski August 27, 1977 in Presque Isle County, Michigan. He was born July 20, 1956 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Marriage Notes for Kathleen Altman and Edward Lijewski:
Kathleen Altman Lijewski & Edward Lijewski were confirmed in the Lutheran faith 14 March 1982 by the Rev. Besler in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap township - Presque Isle County, MI]. Edward was baptized July 1956 in the St. Dominic's R.C. Church in Metz; Kathleen was baptized October 1958 in the St. Ingatius R.C. Church in Rogers City.
Child of Kathleen Altman and Edward Lijewski is:
101 i. Jeremy James 'adopted'5 Lijewski, born June 24, 1984.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap] by Rev. Besler - 16 September 1984
Godparent was Marvin Wcisel and Witness was Janice Blorin
39. Janice Marie4 Altman (Leo3, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born November 27, 1960. She married John Alan Brown April 24, 1982 in Calvary Episcopal Church - Hillman, Michigan. He was born November 28, 1959.
Children of Janice Altman and John Brown are:
102 i. Jacob5 Brown, born April 18, 1985.
103 ii. Jessica Brown, born January 27, 1987.
104 iii. Justine Brown, born 1997.
41. Daniel J4 Delekta (Bertha Therese3 Altman, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born 1954.
Children of Daniel J Delekta are:
105 i. Melissa K5 Delekta, born November 08, 1978.
106 ii. Jeremy Delekta.
48. Lisa Louise4 Delekta (Bertha Therese3 Altman, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born September 10, 1971 in Rogers City, MI. She married Thomas Karl Knopf August 25, 1990 in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, MI, son of Elwood Knopf and Linda Cook. He was born November 14, 1966 in Rogers City, MI.
Notes for Lisa Louise Delekta:
I am an identical twin to my sister, Linda. We were married in a double wedding ceremony in St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Rogers City. Presently I am pursuing a college degree in Elementary Education.
Notes for Thomas Karl Knopf:
I attended Rogers City High School, and am presently the owner/operator of Knopf Forest Products.
Marriage Notes for Lisa Delekta and Thomas Knopf:
Thomas (Tom) and Lisa, nee Delekta, Knopf had a double wedding ceremony, with Lisa'a twin sister, Linda Delekta, who married Richard (Rich) Lenard.
Divorced 2007.
Children of Lisa Delekta and Thomas Knopf are:
107 i. Brian Thomas5 Knopf, born April 29, 1990 in Alpena, MI.
108 ii. Leann Bertha Knopf, born May 10, 1992 in Alpena, MI.
109 iii. Kyle Karl Knopf, born October 03, 1997 in Alpena, MI.
49. Rodney Mark4 Altman (Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born April 30, 1947 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. He married Bonnie J Couture January 15, 1966 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan. She was born November 1947 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Notes for Rodney Mark Altman:
Rodney Mark Altman was baptized 25 May 1947 by the Rev. Schumm in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Rodney's godparents are Edgar Zehn, Myrtle Altman.
Rodney was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 21 May 1961 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Notes for Bonnie J Couture:
Bonnie Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 30 March 1969 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Marriage Notes for Rodney Altman and Bonnie Couture:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Homer Marsh were Arthur Couture, Sharon Altman.
Children of Rodney Altman and Bonnie Couture are:
+ 110 i. Jennifer Sue5 Altman, born October 29, 1962 in Lansing, Michigan.
111 ii. Charles 'Chuck' Edward Altman, born August 09, 1972 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan; died September 01, 1988 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Charles was the only natural son of Rodney & Bonnie.
Charles Edward Altman was baptized 1 October 1972 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Charles' godparents are Sharon Altman, Garry Dewar.
Charles died in an automobile accident on U.S. 23 in Rogers City, MI. He was a sophomore at Rogers City High School and a member of St. John Lutheran Church - Hagensville. He was active with the Lakeshore Scuba Club and also a member of the Rogers City junior varsity football and track teams, and was a former Pee Wee football player. The funeral was conducted Sunday, September 4, 1988 in the St. John Lutheran Church - Hagensville with the Rev. Thomas Mammoser officiating.
More About Charles 'Chuck' Edward Altman:
Burial: September 04, 1988, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery - Hagensville [Presque Isle County], Michigan
112 iii. James 'Jim' Rodney Altman, born May 03, 1977 in Grayling, Michigan; died April 04, 1998 in Northern Michigan Hospital - Petoskey, Michigan.
James and Mark were orginally 1/2 brothers but became full brothers when adopted by Rodney & Bonnie. James was 12 and Mark was 11 when adopted. The boys had the same mom but different dads. Betty Beck, was the boys natural mother. She is limited in her mental abilities and had no idea she gave the children up for adoption.
Obiturary: Presque Isle County Advance; April 9, 1998
James Rodney Altman, 20, of Rogers Township died Saturday, April 4, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey from injuries suffered in an A.T.V. accident. He was born May 3, 1977 in Grayling and moved to the Rogers City area in 1989. A former member of the Huron wrestling team, he graduated from Rogers City High School in 1996. He was a member of the Sunrise Assembly of God Church and was employed as a carpenter by Shoreline Homes of Rogers City. Surviving are his mother, Betty Beck of Gladwin; his parents, Rodney and Bonnie Altman of Rogers City; grandmothers, Charlotte Altman of Rogers City and Gladys Stephens of Chiliquin, Oregon; two sisters, Sabrina Schwartz of Houghton Lake and Jennifer Radke of Posen; two brothers, Mike Beck of Houghton Lake and Mark Altman of Rogers City; three nieces; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Altman; and grandfathers, Theodore Altman and Edward Couture. Friends may call at the Bill Britzke Funeral Home Monday. Funeral service was Tuesday, April 7, at the Sunrise Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ed Bachman officiating. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sunrise Assembly of God Church Youth Fund or a charity of friend's choice.
NOTE dated 29 June 2006 from Bonnie [Couture] Altman & Rodney Altman, parents of James regarding siblings of James:
"Charles Edward was our only natural son. We were married a long time before God gave him to us. Charles is a natural, James Edward, Jennifer Sue, & Mark Anthony are adopted. James and Mark were originally 1/2 brothers but became full brothers at adoption.
The state of Michigan thought we did such a good job with Jim they presented us with Mark. The boys had the same mom but different dads.
Betty Beck, was James & Mark's natural mother. She is limited in her mental abilities and had no idea she gave the children up for adoption. We always treated Betty with respect and let her live in her world, that is why she is listed as James' mother which she was, but he was our son in every way. Sabrina is James full natural sister having the same mother and same father. The father died in prison. Mike Beck is his natural full brother same as Sabrina. That makes them 1/2 brothers and 1/2 sister to Mark.
We adopted Jim at age 12 & Mark at 11. We let them contact and be part of Betty's limited life. She was in adult foster care for many years. Jennifer is an indian child we adopted her at 12. Jennifer has no known birth parents. She is all ours. Mark and James were born to Betty Beck, but they are all ours. Sabrina is no relation, never adopted, or had any dealings with her or Mike."
More About James 'Jim' Rodney Altman:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
+ 113 iv. Mark Anthony Altman, born May 16, 1981 in Grayling, Michigan.
52. Sharon Ann4 Altman (Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 30, 1951 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. She married Dennis Brzezinski, son of Jerome Brzezinski and Helen Roznowski. He was born Abt. 1950.
Notes for Sharon Ann Altman:
Sharon Ann Altman was baptized 16 September 1951 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Sharon's godparents are Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Altman.
Sharon was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 23 May 1965 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Sharon's memory verse for life is Matthew 28:20.
Children of Sharon Altman and Dennis Brzezinski are:
+ 114 i. Wanda Kay5 Brzezinski, born March 29, 1972 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died September 02, 1997 in Auto Accident - Cheboygan, Michigan.
115 ii. Linda M Brzezinski, born October 08, 1975.
53. Noel Allan4 Altman (Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born January 17, 1955 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married Debra S Brzezinski, daughter of Jerome Brzezinski and Helen Roznowski. She was born June 23, 1956.
Notes for Noel Allan Altman:
Noel Allan Altman was baptized 20 February 1955 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Noel's godparents are Mars. Mildre Howell, Carl Altman.
Noel was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Pentecost Sunday 17 May 1970 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township with the sermon topic "Do Not Be Robbed of your Confirmation" using the text Romans 10:5-17. Noel's memory verse for life is Psalm 33:8-9.
Children of Noel Altman and Debra Brzezinski are:
116 i. Valerie Charlene5 Altman, born June 20, 1976. She married Shawn Joseph Disch; born 1976.
117 ii. Elizabeth Noelle Altman, born December 30, 1979.
118 iii. Jason Altman, born Abt. 1981.
54. Gordon Charles4 Altman (Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 14, 1956 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married Karen A Heinzel, daughter of Charles Heinzel and Theresa. She was born December 26, 1959.
Notes for Gordon Charles Altman:
Gordon Charles Atlman was baptized 16 September 1956 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Gordon's godparents are Neil Altman, Lerene Felax.
Gordon was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Pentecost Sunday 30 May 1971 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township with the sermon topic "Confirmed for Life" based on the text Romans 14:7-9. Gordon's memory verse for life is Matthew 28:20.
Children of Gordon Altman and Karen Heinzel are:
119 i. Christine A5 Altman, born December 19, 1981.
120 ii. Joseph Altman, born Abt. 1983.
121 iii. Matthew Altman, born Abt. 1985.
55. Douglas 'Doug' Earl4 Altman (Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 20, 1958 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married Sylvia J Bellmore. She was born May 10, 1960.
Notes for Douglas 'Doug' Earl Altman:
Douglas Earl Altman was baptized 21 September 1958 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Douglas' godparents are Larry Wagner, Ruby Altman.
Douglas was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on the 5th Sunday after Easter 27 May 1973 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township with the sermon topic "Are There Raindrops Falling on your head?".
Child of Douglas Altman and Sylvia Bellmore is:
122 i. Abigail5 Altman.
58. Ernest Henry4 Altman (Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born May 26, 1969 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married Lynette A Urban. She was born 1969.
Notes for Ernest Henry Altman:
Ernest Henry Altman was baptized 3 August 1969 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Ernest's godparents are Eugene Grulke, Sharon Altman.
Children of Ernest Altman and Lynette Urban are:
123 i. Madison5 Altman.
124 ii. Sierra Altman.
59. Darlene Joy4 Altman (Carl Friedrich Johann3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born October 30, 1940 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. She married Robert Ciupka August 29, 1959 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church - Metz [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He was born 1938 in Posen [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Darlene Joy Altman:
Darlene Joy Altman was baptized 8 December 1940 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Harold Felax, Gertrude Altman.
Darlene was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 27 June 1954 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Notes for Robert Ciupka:
Robert Ciupka was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Easter Sunday, 1960 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Marriage Notes for Darlene Altman and Robert Ciupka:
Darlene and Robert were married at St. Peter's - Metz because of incompletion of the remodeling of St. John's Church in Hagensville [Belknap Township].
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Homer Marsh were James Green, Beverly Altman.
Children of Darlene Altman and Robert Ciupka are:
125 i. Kathryn Kay5 Ciupka, born February 12, 1962 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Kathryn Kay Ciupka was baptized 25 February 1962 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap township. Kathryn's godparents are Beverly Altman, Dale Noffze.
126 ii. Robert Jo Ciupka, born August 02, 1965 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Robert Jo Ciupka was baptized 29 August 1965 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Roberts' godparents are Carl Lynn Altman, Eugene Grulke, Laura Altman.
60. Beverly Ann4 Altman (Carl Friedrich Johann3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born February 21, 1942 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. She married Eugene Randall Grulke August 15, 1964 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, son of Gustav Grulke and Helena Claus. He was born July 01, 1939 in Belknap Township - Hawks, Michigan.
Notes for Beverly Ann Altman:
Beverly Ann Altman was baptized 15 March 1942 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Otto Altman.
Beverly was confirmed in the Lutheran faith by the Rev. Homer Marsh on [Pentecost Sunday] 29 May 1955 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Beverly's memory verse for life is Romans 1:16.
Marriage Notes for Beverly Altman and Eugene Grulke:
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Homer Marsh were Kenneth Grulke, Darlene [Altman] Cuipka.
Children of Beverly Altman and Eugene Grulke are:
127 i. Timothy Carl5 Grulke, born March 23, 1965 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. He married (1) Karen Sue Longpre 1990; born 1966 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. He married (2) Janet Anne Abt. 1995; born July 1967.
Timothy Carl Grulke was baptized 18 April 1965 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Timothy's godparents are Mrs. Robert Ciupka, Carl Altman.
128 ii. Kevin Kyle Grulke, born May 22, 1968 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Kevin Kyle Grulke was baptized 9 June 1968 by the Rev. H. Schultz in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Kevin's godparents are Mr. & Mrs. Harold Claus, Jr.
61. Carl Lynn4 Altman, Jr. (Carl Friedrich Johann3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born January 27, 1949 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. He married (1) Joan Matuszewski June 03, 1972 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan. He married (2) Jacqueline 'Jackie' Ann Lyons 1982 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Hagensville, Michigan, daughter of Jarvis Lyons and Dorothy Lyons. She was born October 18, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, and died July 31, 1994 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan.
Notes for Carl Lynn Altman, Jr.:
Carl Lynn Altman was baptized 20 February 1949 from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Carl's godparents are Alfred Altman, Mrs. Byron Howell.
Carl was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 19 May 1963 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Carl’s memory verse for life is Psalm 143:10.
Marriage Notes for Carl Altman and Joan Matuszewski:
Witnesses at their marriage were Harold L. Grulke, Janis C. Matuszewski.
Notes for Jacqueline 'Jackie' Ann Lyons:
The Rev. E. David Spencer officiated at Jackie's funeral in St. John's Lutheran Church - Hagensville, MI.
More About Jacqueline 'Jackie' Ann Lyons:
Burial: August 03, 1994, St. John's Cemetery - Hagensville, Michigan
Children of Carl Altman and Joan Matuszewski are:
129 i. Amy5 Altman, born Abt. 1980.
130 ii. Michael Altman, born Abt. 1982.
Children of Carl Altman and Jacqueline Lyons are:
131 i. Steven5 Altman, born Abt. 1984.
132 ii. Sarah Altman, born Abt. 1986.
133 iii. Sean Altman, born December 03, 1987 in Alpena, Michigan; died December 03, 1987 in Alpena, Michigan.
Twin to Scott
More About Sean Altman:
Burial: December 06, 1987, St. John's Cemetery - Hagensville, Michigan
134 iv. Scott Altman, born December 03, 1987 in Alpena, Michigan; died December 03, 1987 in Alpena, Michigan.
Twin to Sean
More About Scott Altman:
Burial: December 06, 1987, St. John's Cemetery - Hagensville, Michigan
62. Neil Alfred4 Altman (Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 03, 1940 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan. He married Sherryl Ann Schroeder February 01, 1962 in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Metz, Michigan, daughter of Ervin Schroeder and Esther Johnston. She was born April 25, 1944 in Metz Township - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Notes for Neil Alfred Altman:
Neil Alfred Altman was baptized 15 September 1949 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His godparents were Marie Wagner, Carl Altman.
Neil was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 21 June 1953 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
Notes for Sherryl Ann Schroeder:
Sheryl Ann Schroeder was baptized 18 May 1944 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Sheryl's godparents are Mrs. Gertrude, Schroeder, Mrs. Emma Grambau and Miss Roberta Johnson [witness].
Sheryl was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 26 May 1958 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
Marriage Notes for Neil Altman and Sherryl Schroeder:
Neil & Sherryl were married by the Rev. Homer March. Their witnesses were Rodney Fleming & Judith Altman.
Children of Neil Altman and Sherryl Schroeder are:
+ 135 i. David Neil5 Altman, born August 14, 1962 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
136 ii. Andrew Lee Altman, born March 01, 1964 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Karen Ann; born July 03, 1967.
Andrew Lee Altman was baptized 22 March 1964 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. His godparents were Howard Elowsky & Lois Elowsky.
Andrew Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 19 March 1978 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan. Andrew's memory verse for life is John 8:12.
137 iii. Wade Arlen Altman, born January 29, 1970 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Cathy Ann Hopp June 10, 2006 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap [Rogers City], Michigan; born November 25, 1979 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Wade Arlen Altman was baptized 1 March 1970 by the Rev. Robert D. Thies in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Wade's godparents were Jacqueline & Ralph Romer.
Wade Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 14 April 1984 by the Rev. Samuel Sherouse in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Wade's memory verse for life is Proverbs 30:5.
Notes for Cathy Ann Hopp:
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap] by Rev. Besler - 23 December 1979
Godparents: Mrs. Leona Spens & Mr. Norman Hopp, Jr.
Confirmation class; St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township [Presque Isle County, Michigan] - 6 February 1994 by the Rev. Besler [Members of class and their individual Memory verse for life]:
Allan John Berg - Luke 11:28
Michael Carl Berg - John 14:6
Elizabeth June Bruning - Hebrews 13:5
Matthew Jay Dehring - John 10:27,28
Rachel Marie Elowski - Ephesians 2:8,9
Cathy Ann Hopp - John 8: 31,32
Timothy James Schalk - John 15:5
Andrea Marie Walter - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Shana Lynn Wirgau - John 3:16
Ryan Brandon Grulke - Matthew 6:33
Christine Joan Percy - Revelations 2:10
+ 138 iv. Adam Kim Altman, born April 03, 1972 in Korea.
139 v. Daniel Ryan Altman, born November 24, 1973 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Daniel Ryan Altman was baptized 16 December 1973 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Daniel's godparents were Joan & Arlen Altman.
Daniel Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 14 May 1989 by the Rev. Tom Mammoser in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
63. Judith 'Judy' Caroline4 Altman (Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born June 12, 1942 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan. She married Jerome Wojtaszek February 06, 1965. He was born February 06, 1937.
Notes for Judith 'Judy' Caroline Altman:
Judith Carolyn Altman was baptized 5 July 1942 by the Rev. Karl Schmidt in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her godparents were Theo. Altman, Lucille Dipzinski.
Judith was confirmed in the Lutheran faith May 1955 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
Children of Judith Altman and Jerome Wojtaszek are:
140 i. Renee Fern5 Wojtaszek, born December 15, 1970.
141 ii. Melissa Kay Wojtaszek, born September 06, 1975.
64. Ronald 'Ron' Kenneth4 Altman (Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born July 31, 1944 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan. He married Joan Elayne Basel January 29, 1966, daughter of Royal Basel and Ruth Pauly. She was born July 31, 1947 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Ronald 'Ron' Kenneth Altman:
Ronald Kenneth Altman was baptized 27 August 1944 by the Rev. Schumm in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Ronald's godparents are Mr. Otto Altman, Kenneth Wagner, Mrs. Dora Wagner.
Ronald was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 26 May 1958 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
Notes for Joan Elayne Basel:
Joan Elayne Basel was baptized 24 August 1947 by the Rev. Louis A. Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Joan's godparents were Frederick Basel, Alice Rieger.
Children of Ronald Altman and Joan Basel are:
+ 142 i. Terri Lynn5 Altman, born November 05, 1969 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
143 ii. Timothy 'Tim' Alan Altman, born August 24, 1974 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Kathryn 'Kathy' Margaret Spomer August 28, 1999 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap [Rogers City], Michigan; born September 11, 1975 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap], Rev. Harry White - 12 October 1975
Godparents: Neil Spomer & Mrs. Connie Ohlrich
Confirmation class; St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township [Presque Isle County, Michigan] - 7 May 1989 by the Rev. Besler [Members of class and their individual Memory verse for life]:
Aaron Paul Dehring - Psalm 23:1
Jason Shawn Grulke - Luke 11:28
Dennis Allen Kreft - Revelations 2:10
Kathryn Margaret Spomer - John 3:16
Marriage Notes for Timothy Altman and Kathryn Spomer:
Witnesses at Kathryn & Timothy's marriage by the Rev. Besler were Jason Bredow, Ivy Cook.
+ 144 iii. Tammi Sue Altman, born February 03, 1980 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
65. Arlen Harold4 Altman (Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born March 01, 1949 in Belknap Township (Hagensville), Michigan, and died May 21, 2005 in Alpena Hospital - Alpena, Michigan. He married Peggy Dulac April 15, 1972, daughter of Lloyd Dullack and Julia Dehring. She was born February 29, 1952.
Notes for Arlen Harold Altman:
Arlen Harold Altman was baptized 15 March 1949 by the Rev. Braunschweig from the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap township. Arlen's godparents are Mrytle Wirgau, Herman Wagner, Harold Wagner.
Arlen Harold Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 12 May 1983 in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Arlen's memory verse for life is Rev. 3:20.
More About Arlen Harold Altman:
Burial: May 25, 2005, Mt. Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery - Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan
Children of Arlen Altman and Peggy Dulac are:
145 i. Jennifer Ann5 Altman, born February 01, 1976.
146 ii. Tracy Arlene Altman, born August 20, 1979. She married Dean Dodson; born Abt. 1978.
In 2005 Tracy & Dean live in Carmel, Indiana.
147 iii. Haley Altman, born December 03, 1983.
70. Connie Sue4 Wagner (Hildegard Louise3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 20, 1951 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married (1) Dennis Loyd Piechan December 04, 1971 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Orville Piechan and Vivian Kortman. He was born December 11, 1945 in Rogers City, Michigan, and died April 18, 1996 in Belknap Township (Hawks), Michigan. She married (2) Bruce W Taylor July 2003 in Hawks, Michigan. He was born 1940.
Notes for Connie Sue Wagner:
Connie Sue Wagner was baptized 23 September 1951 by the Rev. Robert E. Weller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Connie's godparents were Edwin Quade, Donna Voigt.
More About Dennis Loyd Piechan:
Burial: April 21, 1996, Hope Lutheran Cemetery - Hawks, MI
Marriage Notes for Connie Wagner and Dennis Piechan:
Witnesses at Dennis and Connie's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan were Michael Brege and Yolanda Taylor.
Children of Connie Wagner and Dennis Piechan are:
148 i. Robert Scott5 Piechan, born December 06, 1972 in Rogers City, Michigan.
149 ii. Michael Dennis Piechan, born July 26, 1976 in Rogers City, Michigan.
71. Dennis 'Sam' Lee4 Felax (Lorene Anna3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born May 01, 1945 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan, and died July 19, 2007 in Rogers City, Michigan. He married Geraldine 'Geri' Urban.
Notes for Dennis 'Sam' Lee Felax:
Dennis Lee Felax was baptized 17 June 1945 by the Rev. Schumm in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Dennis' godparents were Raymond Altman, Mrs. Richard Haneckow.
Obituary:
Dennis L. "Sam" Felax, 62, of Rogers City passed away July 19, 2007 at his home. He was a Rogers City Council member, past president of the Boilermakers Union, Rogers City Little League coach and past president, Deacon and member of St. John Lutheran Church, life member and Color Guard of Rogers City VFW Post 607, life member of the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America, president of National Wild Turkey Federation, Presque Isle County Water Well Commissioner, Grand Marshall of the Little League, and he received a Community Achievement Award. Mr. Felax is survived by his wife, Geri; three children, Wendy (Russ) Martin of Rogers City, Dennis (Bridget) Felax Jr. of Washington Township, and Ryan (Holly) Felax of Port Huron; six grandchildren, Travis, Lizzi, Cheyenne, Kennedy, Eleanor Rose, and Ethan Dennis; three sisters, Joanne (George) Budnik, Susan (Gerald) Wenzel, and Debbie Ciarkowski; a brother, Keith (Kara) Felax; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home on Friday, July 20, 2007, from 2-8 p.m. with a VFW service at 6:30 followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at St. John Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. through time of funeral at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Schreiber officiating. Rogers City will accord military honors funeral at church following services.
Children of Dennis Felax and Geraldine Urban are:
+ 150 i. Wendy5 Felax.
151 ii. Dennis Felax, Jr.. He married Bridget ____.
152 iii. Ryan Felax. He married Holly ____.
72. Susan Kay4 Felax (Lorene Anna3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born June 05, 1955 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. She married Gerald Neil Wenzel, Jr., son of Gerald Wenzel and Emmogene Kuznicki. He was born July 03, 1952 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Notes for Susan Kay Felax:
Susan Kay Altman was baptized 10 July 1955 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Susan's godparents are Ted Altman, Laura Altman.
Child of Susan Felax and Gerald Wenzel is:
153 i. Philip 'Phil' Gerald5 Wenzel, born March 25, 1982 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
In 2007, Phil worked as a reporter for the Alpena News [Alpena, Michigan].
77. Janet Kay4 Wirgau (Myrtle Clara3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born July 28, 1951 in Detroit [Wayne County], MI. She married Harold Marion Menci November 14, 1970 in St. Paul Lutheran Church - St. Clair Shores [Macomb County], MI.
Notes for Janet Kay Wirgau:
Janet Kay Wirgau was baptized 2 Sept 1951 by the Rev. August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents were Mrs. Arlyn Wise and Raymond Altman.
Janet was confirmed at St Paul Lutheran Church, St. Clair Shores, Michigan by Rev Ervin Beyer.
She married Harold Marion Menci Nov 14, 1970 by Rev Ervin Beyer in the St Paul Lutheran Church, St Clair Shores MI.
Children of Janet Wirgau and Harold Menci are:
+ 154 i. Joseph Charles5 Menci.
155 ii. Tammie Menci, born April 17, 1979 in AZ.
78. Judith 'Judy' Ann4 Wirgau (Myrtle Clara3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born December 20, 1954. She married (1) Richard S. Sharon February 24, 1973 in St. Paul Lutheran Church - St. Clair Shores, Michigan, son of Stanley Sharon. He was born March 25, 1954, and died April 03, 2003 in Fraser [Macomb County], Michigan. She married (2) Ralph Casimir Idalski May 21, 1988 in Jehovah Witness Stake - Alpena, MI.
Notes for Judith 'Judy' Ann Wirgau:
Judith was baptized from the St Paul's Lutheran church St. Clair Shores, MI by the Rev Erwin Beyer. Her godparents were Lucille Wirgau Wise and Raymond Altman.
Child of Judith Wirgau and Richard Sharon is:
+ 156 i. Debra5 Sharon, born in Fraser [Macomb County], MI.
79. Joan Marie4 Wirgau (Myrtle Clara3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born April 19, 1960 in St Clair Shores [Macomb County], MI. She married (1) Brian Michael Holmes May 30, 1981 in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena, MI. He was born December 24, 1959. She married (2) Louis Kurt Konieczny December 02, 1983 in St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church - Metz, MI. He was born September 02, 1961 in Rogers City, MI.
Notes for Joan Marie Wirgau:
Joan was baptized in St Paul's Lutheran Church, St Clair Shores, MI by Rev Erwin Beyer. Her godparents were Robert Zinke and Doris Less.
Joan was confirmed 1975 by Rev David Nickel at Immanuel Lutheran Church Alpena MI.
Marriage Notes for Joan Wirgau and Brian Holmes:
Joan & Brian were married by the Rev David Nickel. Their witnesses Jeffery Holmes and _____.
They divorced.
Children of Joan Wirgau and Louis Konieczny are:
157 i. Kyle Rudolph5 Konieczny, born September 25, 1987 in Alpena, MI.
Kyle was baptized from the St Anne Roman Catholic Church - Alpena MI, His godparents were Ronald Wirgau and Karen Konieczny.
158 ii. Anthony Michael Konieczny, born October 10, 1992 in Alpena, MI.
Anthony was baptized from the St. Anne Roman Catholic Church - Alpena, MI. His godparents were Keith Konieczny and Kim nee Konieczny Strong.
82. Diane Kaye4 Altman (Raymond Harry3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born April 27, 1961 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan, and died August 26, 2001. She married Edward 'Ed' Szumila.
Notes for Diane Kaye Altman:
Diane Kaye Altman was baptized 28 May 1961 by the Rev. Homer Marsh in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Diane's godparents are Harold Pauly, Myrtle Altman.
Diane was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 30 May 1976 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township.
Children of Diane Altman and Edward Szumila are:
159 i. Heather5 Szumila.
160 ii. Tyler Szumila.
85. Katherine 'Kathy' Gale4 Altman (Louise Marie3, Eduard Gustav2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born July 15, 1951. She married (1) Joseph W Brewton Abt. 1972. She married (2) Rafael Charles Bell Abt. 1990. He was born January 03, 1958.
Children of Katherine Altman and Joseph Brewton are:
+ 161 i. Justin Ephriam5 Brewton, born March 25, 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
162 ii. Nickole Marie Lucille Brewton, born August 29, 1976.
163 iii. Rush Steele Brewton, born July 22, 1982.
87. Gale Marie4 Holmes (Louise Marie3 Altman, Eduard Gustav2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born April 18, 1957. She married Stuart Lynn Stier. He was born July 25, 1956.
Child of Gale Holmes and Stuart Stier is:
164 i. Jamie Ellen5 Stier.
Generation No. 5
98. Timothy5 Budnik (Barbara4 Altman, Leo3, Friedrich Wilhelm2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born Abt. 1975. He married Crystal Dawn Boyke July 16, 1994 in Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan, daughter of William Boyke and Sharon Riley. She was born April 01, 1976 in West Branch, Michigan.
Children of Timothy Budnik and Crystal Boyke are:
165 i. Jacob William Allen6 Budnik, born May 14, 1993 in Alpena, Michigan.
166 ii. Andrew James Budnik, born April 29, 1995 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap] by Rev. Besler - 16 July 1995
Godparent was Dennie Boyke, Witness was Joseph Budnik
110. Jennifer Sue5 Altman (Rodney Mark4, Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born October 29, 1962 in Lansing, Michigan. She married Michael 'Mike' R Radke January 14, 1981. He was born November 14, 1958. They divorced.
Notes for Jennifer Sue Altman:
Jennifer was an adopted by Rodney & Bonnie on Oct.30 1974.
Children of Jennifer Altman and Michael Radke are:
167 i. Julia Jean6 Radke, born October 07, 1981 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Baptism: 18 October 1981 by the Rev. T. E. Smuda in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church [Rogers City, MI]
Godparents: Tim Radke, Sandra Altman
168 ii. Jeremiah Edward Radke, born April 29, 1986.
113. Mark Anthony5 Altman (Rodney Mark4, Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born May 16, 1981 in Grayling, Michigan. He married Amy Hamp. She was born October 21.
Notes for Mark Anthony Altman:
Mark & James were originally 1/2 brothers but became full brothers when adopted by Rodney & Bonnie. Mark was 11 and James was 12 when adopted. The boys had the same mom but different dads. Betty Beck, was the boys natural mother. She is limited in her mental abilities and had no idea she gave the children up for adoption.
Child of Mark Altman and Amy Hamp is:
169 i. Trenton Edward6 Altman, born April 04, 2004 in Greenville, Michigan.
114. Wanda Kay5 Brzezinski (Sharon Ann4 Altman, Theodore 'Ted' Heinrich3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born March 29, 1972 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died September 02, 1997 in Auto Accident - Cheboygan, Michigan. She married Ricky Orlan Kortman July 17, 1992 in Alpena, Michigan, son of Orlan Kortman and Lorraine Filarski. He was born July 28, 1962 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. They divorced.
More About Wanda Kay Brzezinski:
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Children of Wanda Brzezinski and Ricky Kortman are:
170 i. Courtney Ann6 Mamp, born June 01, 1990; died June 01, 1990.
More About Courtney Ann Mamp:
Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery - Hagensville [Presque Isle County], Michigan
171 ii. Dylan James Kortman, born January 14, 1993 in Petoskey, Michigan.
Note from Bonnie [Couture] & Rodney Altman dated 29 June 2006:
"His father, Ricky is raising Dylan James with the help of us. We have him a great deal of the time. He calls Rod grandpa and me auntie. He is now 13.
135. David Neil5 Altman (Neil Alfred4, Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born August 14, 1962 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Leita Lynn Smith February 16, 1985 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church - Metz, Michigan. She was born February 23, 1965.
Notes for David Neil Altman:
David Neil Altman was baptized 2 September 1962 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. His godparents were Dean Schroeder, Ronald Altman, & Judy Altman.
David Neil Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Palm Sunday 11 April 1976 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan. David's memory verse for life is Psalm 96:1.
Marriage Notes for David Altman and Leita Smith:
Witnesses at David & Leita's marriage by the Rev. Tom Mammoser were Andy Altman & Katie Bannon.
Children of David Altman and Leita Smith are:
172 i. Brian Neil6 Altman, born November 30, 1984 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Brian Neil Altman was baptized March 1985 in the St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church of Rogers City, Michigan.
Brian Neil Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 30 May 1999 by the Rev. Dennis O'Neil in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Brian's memory verse for life is II Timothy 4:17-18.c
173 ii. Samantha Ann Altman, born July 05, 1991 in Alpena, Michigan.
Samantha Ann Altman was baptized 15 September 1991 by the Rev. Mark D. Honek in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Samantha's godparents were Sherry Altman & Wade Altman.
Samantha Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 3 July 2005 by the Rev. Lee Hoops in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
138. Adam Kim5 Altman (Neil Alfred4, Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born April 03, 1972 in Korea. He married (1) Jennifer Sue 'Jami' Lezer Abt. 1990, daughter of John Lezer and Patsy Smith. She was born October 31, 1971. He married (2) Jennifer Kaski Abt. 1995. She was born Abt. 1972.
Notes for Adam Kim Altman:
Adam Kim Atman was baptized 12 September 1976 in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan. Adam's godparents were David, Adam, Wade Altman [brothers of Adam].
Adam Altman was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 31 May 1987 by the Rev. Tom Mammoser in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Metz, Michigan.
Child of Adam Altman and Jennifer Kaski is:
174 i. Devin Michael6 Altman, born July 11, 2000 in Royal Oak [Oakland County], Michigan.
142. Terri Lynn5 Altman (Ronald 'Ron' Kenneth4, Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born November 05, 1969 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Michael 'Mike' Joseph Koss May 18, 1991 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Gerald Koss and Barbara Schalk. He was born September 30, 1967.
Marriage Notes for Terri Altman and Michael Koss:
Witnesses at Terri and Michael's marriage by the Rev. Thomas Smuda were Marcia Wickersham and John Sellke.
Children of Terri Altman and Michael Koss are:
175 i. Meagan Elayn6 Koss, born September 23, 1994 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 6 November 1994
Godparents: Timothy Altman, Tammi Altman
176 ii. Brendan Anthony Koss, born April 29, 1999 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
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Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 19 June 1999
Godparents: Mark Selke, Kathy Spomer
144. Tammi Sue5 Altman (Ronald 'Ron' Kenneth4, Alfred 'Sam' Hermann August3, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born February 03, 1980 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Child of Tammi Sue Altman is:
177 i. Matthew Scott6 Altman, born May 04, 1999 in Petoskey [Emmett County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 15 June 1999
Godparent: Terri Koss
150. Wendy5 Felax (Dennis 'Sam' Lee4, Lorene Anna3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) She married (1) Russel 'Russ' Martin, son of Ralph Martin and Judy Martin. She married (3) Brian Arno Kuhn.
Child of Wendy Felax is:
178 i. Travis Brian6 Felax, born August 03, 1992 in Sault Ste. Marie [Chippewas County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 19 September 1992
Godparents: Norm Arlt, Jodi Arlt
154. Joseph Charles5 Menci (Janet Kay4 Wirgau, Myrtle Clara3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) He married Debra Hammond May 20, 1996.
Notes for Joseph Charles Menci:
Joseph was Harold's child from a previous marriage. Janet adopted him.
Child of Joseph Menci and Debra Hammond is:
179 i. Joseph6 Menci, born April 16.
156. Debra5 Sharon (Judith 'Judy' Ann4 Wirgau, Myrtle Clara3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born in Fraser [Macomb County], MI. She married Kiernan Brown.
Children of Debra Sharon and Kiernan Brown are:
+ 180 i. Heather Sharon6 Cliffton, born June 19, 1987.
181 ii. Kierna Brown.
182 iii. Bryce Brown.
183 iv. Bridgett Brown.
161. Justin Ephriam5 Brewton (Katherine 'Kathy' Gale4 Altman, Louise Marie3, Eduard Gustav2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born March 25, 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. He married Kelly Denise Whitis February 24, 1996 in Collier County, Florida.
Child of Justin Brewton and Kelly Whitis is:
184 i. Kirsten McKenzie6 Brewton, born August 20, 1996 in Gregg County, Texas.
Generation No. 6
180. Heather Sharon6 Cliffton (Debra5 Sharon, Judith 'Judy' Ann4 Wirgau, Myrtle Clara3 Altman, Otto Hugo2, Charles 'Carl'1) was born June 19, 1987.
Child of Heather Sharon Cliffton is:
185 i. Jude7 Hudson, born March 26, 2008 in Jackson, MI.