Kumrow, Berthold

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• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0913

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Biography:
BERT KUMROW, a well-known resident of Freedom township, Outagamie county, who is engaged in general farming and dairying in section 5, was born September 1, 1866, on his present farm, a son of Herman Kumrow. Herman Kumrow was born in Prussia, Germany, and was engaged in work in his father's mill in that country until coming to the United States at the age of twenty-six years, when he located at once in Milwaukee. While there he was married to Johannah Zeckart, who was born in Germany and was left an orphan at eleven years of age, and they came to Outagamie county about 1860, buying a farm which forms a part, of the present homestead. The land at that time was covered with timber, but after building a log house, Mr. Kumrow started to clear his property, and as he put it under cultivation he added to his acreage from time to time and made improvements in the buildings. He enlisted in the Northern army during the Civil War, but at the beginning of his term of service was taken seriously ill and was sent back home, his sickness lasting for several years. He served his township as school director and treasurer for a number of years and was a well known and prominent citizen. Bert Kumrow was one of a family of seven children, and his education was secured in the district schools and the German school of his neighborhood. He worked on his father's farm until he was nineteen years of age when he went to Beloit, Wisconsin, where he spent two years working for farmers, and then spent a like period among the farmers in the vicinity of Rockford, Illinois. He then went to Ashland, Wisconsin, where for about five months he was employed in the Superior Saw Mill, and when about twenty-three years old he returned to the home farm and for about two years spent his time alternately on the home farm and among the neighboring agriculturists. When he had reached the age of twenty-five years he and his brother Albert bought the home farm and their father retired and with his wife lived with the boys for one year, then going to Duluth, Minnesota. After one and one-half years, however, owing to the severe winters there, they returned to Wisconsin and bought a home in Appleton where they have since resided, Mr. Kumrow celebrating his eighty-first birthday March 18, 1911, and his wife being eighty years old August 10, of that year. The same year that the father went to Duluth, Albert Kumrow was married and Bert lived with him and his wife for eight years, at the end of which time he bought the farm and has since been conducting it. He married Anne Feitense, daughter of John Feitense of Shawano county, and three children have been born to this union: Alma, born January 27, 1901; Meta, born May 13, 1902; and Raymond, born July 2, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Kumrow are connected with the Moravian Church of Freedom. Mr. Kumrow is engaged in general farming, dairying and stock raising and has been very successful in his operations. His farm is one of the good ones of his locality and its general appearance denotes the presence of excellent management.

Berthold married Fientense, Anna Abt 1900. Anna was born Abt 1882; died Aft 1940. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 17 Feb 1901

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Baptism:
Info from Freedom Moravian Church Celebrating 150 Years Book - Alma Regine Kummerow b. Jan 27, 1901 T Freedom, Wi. Bapt Feb 17, 1901 Freedom Moravian Church D/O:
Berthald & Anna Fieteuse Kummerow

Alma married Gehring, Walter 10 Apr 1923, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Walter (son of Gehring, Harvey Leander and Strom, Anna) was born 21 Jul 1894, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 13 Nov 1989, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 13 May 1902

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Baptism:
Info from Freedom Moravian Church Celebrating 150 Years Book - Keta Marie Kummerow (Keta listed in book-census says Meta) b March 13, 1902 T Freedom, Wi. Bapt May 13, 1902 Freedom Moravian Church D/O: Berthald & Anna Fieteuse Kummerow

Meta married Timm, Irvin 25 Nov 1926. Irvin (son of Timm, Richard and Piepenburg, Ida Marie) was born 17 Mar 1901, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Nov 1983, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 29 Oct 1905

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Baptism:
Info from Freedom Moravian Church Celebrating 150 Years Book - Raymond Herman Kummerow b July 2, 1905 T Freedom, WI, Bapt Oct 29, 1905 Freedom Moravian Church
S/O: Albert & Anna Kummerow

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• Obituary: 10 Jun 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
David Richard Timm, A Marine Who Fought To The End, passed away on June 8, 2014. He had celebrated the 44th anniversary of his 39th birthday. "Never forget your birthday, you need to know it if you get sick," mine's Jan. 28th 1931.
I was the son of Irvin and Meta Timm (stepmother Clara). I have gone home to heaven to join my first wife, Frances Marie Griesbach. We were married on June 20th, 1956. She preceded me in death on Feb. 2nd, 1995. As Frances took her last breaths, I whispered "see you in heaven."
Some years later, while pursuing my hobby of collecting antiques, on Jan. 24th, I met an antique I really like, Virginia Becher. We were married on May 28, 2001. As hard as it is to leave Ginger behind, I know her children will watch over her for me.
I was born on a cold winter day in the midst of the Great Depression. I grew up in the Town of Freedom with my brother Bob (or did we grow up? We still enjoyed toy trains), exploring the shores of Duck Creek. I attended Maple Grove School and the Moravian Church. Then high school and next the Marine Corps. Frances and I raised our four children on the family farm in the Town of Osborn. After losing Frances, I found a second love, Ginger. I have been blessed with so many. Including my four children, Allen (Jean), Sally (special friend Art), Ken (Joanne), and Kathy. My 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, Becky (Eric) Stephani and their daughters, Bella and Audri; Cheri (Ryan) Klussendorf and their sons, Kale, Owen and Max; Eric (Erica) Timm; Amanda, Mark and Kelly Timm. My one and only sibling (and fellow Packer fan) Robert (Carol) Timm and their children, Patty, Jeff, Kevin and Amy, and their families. Virginia's eight children: Sharon, Conrad, Jesse, Randall (deceased), Bonnie, Julie, Dorothy, Lance, and their families. And many very special in-laws from both marriages.
When you stopped in for a visit during my antique years, you likely saw me wearing a tattered flannel shirt and patched blue jeans. I'd be on my computer looking for tractors or trains, but more than happy to sit on the porch and talk about the good ol'days.
Being a gentle man who lived a quiet life, it is my wish not to have a funeral. If you find yourself reflecting about me, take a walk in the country. Feel the breeze, the sun, and the gentle rains. Soak in the smells and enjoy the sounds. On a hot humid day you really can hear the corn grow. Walk in the field, you'll hear it crackle. At night if you look to the sky, you'll see the lights of heaven shining through the stars. Enjoy what God has given us.
We have angels among us. The family, friends, and neighbors, who show up when it snows or the grass gets too long, or your just not up to getting the mail or paper. Somehow they notice. They do your pills and bills, so all that stays straight. They even take the garbage out. The dished get caught up and the house a little cleaner. You'll find them in the healthcare workers that when you are sick, a daughter who is at your side, just because you asked her to be. They do all this without 'stepping on a man's toes'. I want to thank all of my angels.
Every farmer puts his land to rest for the winter. On springs horizon it is brought back to life. God has put this farmer to rest, and with a spring in his step, Iris in hand, he walks the horizon to a new life.
On the way home from treatments, Dad would say "Let me known when we are on the final stretch to home-sweet-home." You're on that final stretch Dad.
David will be laid to rest with a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at St. John Parish Cemetery, Seymour, with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. A celebration of Dave's life and dinner will follow at Doxbee's. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Dave's memory.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on June 10, 2014

David married Griesbach, Frances Marie 20 Jun 1956. Frances (daughter of Griesbach, Peter and Sanderfoot, Mary) was born 3 Aug 1927, Mackville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Feb 1995, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Robert married VanRooy, Judith Ann (daughter of VanRooy, Lawrence Raymond and Droske, Mabel Agnes) [Group Sheet]