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Wilhelm Arkenburg

M, #7476, b. 1805, d. 21 November 1880
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Dorothea Gieseke (b. 1810, d. 1884)

Daughter*Dorothea Arkenberg+ (b. 8 January 1850, d. 27 January 1914)

Biography

Birth1805Birth: Wilhelm Arkenburg was born in 1805 in GermanyB.1,2
MarriageMarriage: Wilhelm Arkenburg and Dorothea Gieseke were married.2
Death21 November 1880Death: Wilhelm Arkenburg died on 21 November 1880 at age ~75 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
BurialBurial: Wilhelm Arkenburg was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
OccupationOccupation: Wilhelm Arkenburg was a Shepherd.2
Immigration1853Immigration: Wilhelm Arkenburg immigrated in 1853 to United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S260] Approximate birthdate calculated from age at death; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

William (Ott) Piepenbrink

M, #7477, b. 29 October 1878, d. 16 May 1940
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann (Otto) Piepenbrink (b. 5 January 1847, d. 10 May 1921)
Mother*Dorothea Arkenberg (b. 8 January 1850, d. 27 January 1914)
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Family: Clara Holtz (b. 9 September 1885)

Daughter*Marion Piepenbrink (b. 9 May 1911)

Biography

Birth29 October 1878Birth: William (Ott) Piepenbrink was born on 29 October 1878 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
MarriageMarriage: William (Ott) Piepenbrink and Clara Holtz were married.1
Death16 May 1940Death: William (Ott) Piepenbrink died on 16 May 1940 at age 61 in Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.2,1
BurialBurial: William (Ott) Piepenbrink was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Baptism10 November 1878Baptism: William (Ott) Piepenbrink was baptized on 10 November 1878 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Clara Holtz

F, #7478, b. 9 September 1885
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: William (Ott) Piepenbrink (b. 29 October 1878, d. 16 May 1940)

Daughter*Marion Piepenbrink (b. 9 May 1911)

Biography

Birth9 September 1885Birth: Clara Holtz was born on 9 September 1885.1
MarriageMarriage: William (Ott) Piepenbrink and Clara Holtz were married.1
NameClara Holtz was also known as Clara Piepenbrink.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Marion Piepenbrink

F, #7479, b. 9 May 1911
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*William (Ott) Piepenbrink (b. 29 October 1878, d. 16 May 1940)
Mother*Clara Holtz (b. 9 September 1885)
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Family: Raymond Ganstrom (b. 27 May 1896)

Biography

Birth9 May 1911Birth: Marion Piepenbrink was born on 9 May 1911.1
MarriageMarriage: Raymond Ganstrom and Marion Piepenbrink were married.1
NameMarion Piepenbrink was also known as Marion Ganstrom.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Raymond Ganstrom

M, #7480, b. 27 May 1896
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Marion Piepenbrink (b. 9 May 1911)

Biography

Birth27 May 1896Birth: Raymond Ganstrom was born on 27 May 1896.1
MarriageMarriage: Raymond Ganstrom and Marion Piepenbrink were married.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink

F, #7484, b. 19 December 1879, d. 14 February 1926
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann (Otto) Piepenbrink (b. 5 January 1847, d. 10 May 1921)
Mother*Dorothea Arkenberg (b. 8 January 1850, d. 27 January 1914)
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Family: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen (b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941)

Son*Arnold Otto Diersen+ (b. 6 November 1906, d. 2 March 1967)
Son*Gilbert Luther Dierson (b. 30 December 1908, d. 4 August 1980)
Son*Harold Wilhelm Diersen (b. 10 April 1912, d. 19 April 1978)
Daughter*Alice Dorothy Dierson (b. 14 January 1918)

Biography

Birth19 December 1879Birth: Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink was born on 19 December 1879 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage16 June 1904Marriage: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen and Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink were married on 16 June 1904 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death14 February 1926Death: Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink died on 14 February 1926 at age 46 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameIda Dorothea Piepenbrink was also known as Ida Dorothea Diersen.2
Baptism1 January 1880Baptism: Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink was baptized on 1 January 1880 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen

M, #7485, b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen (b. 2 September 1838, d. 12 November 1898)
Mother*Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz (b. 29 August 1842, d. 25 March 1901)
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Family: Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink (b. 19 December 1879, d. 14 February 1926)

Son*Arnold Otto Diersen+ (b. 6 November 1906, d. 2 March 1967)
Son*Gilbert Luther Dierson (b. 30 December 1908, d. 4 August 1980)
Son*Harold Wilhelm Diersen (b. 10 April 1912, d. 19 April 1978)
Daughter*Alice Dorothy Dierson (b. 14 January 1918)

Biography

Birth6 December 1874Birth: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen was born on 6 December 1874 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage16 June 1904Marriage: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen and Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink were married on 16 June 1904 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death18 November 1941Death: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen died on 18 November 1941 at age 66 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Baptism13 December 1874Baptism: Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen was baptized on 13 December 1874 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz

F, #7486, b. 29 August 1842, d. 25 March 1901
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann Philipp Desenisz (b. 25 December 1814, d. 24 March 1897)
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Family: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen (b. 2 September 1838, d. 12 November 1898)

Son*John Phillip (Conrad) Gustav Dierson+ (b. 25 December 1862, d. 29 July 1934)
Son*William (Bill) Henry Dierson+ (b. 18 September 1864, d. 27 November 1935)
Daughter*Maria Sophia (Louisa) Dierson+ (b. 28 October 1866, d. 27 October 1931)
Son*Heinrich (Jim) Wilhelm Dierson+ (b. 18 November 1868, d. 22 January 1935)
Son*August (Stookie) Diersen+ (b. 2 January 1871, d. 31 December 1940)
Son*Hermann Diersen (b. 14 November 1872, d. 24 December 1943)
Son*Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen+ (b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941)
Daughter*Emilie (Millie) Diersen+ (b. 3 November 1876, d. 5 June 1926)
Daughter*Emma Diersen+ (b. 17 October 1878, d. 10 May 1950)
Son*Walter John Diersen (b. 20 December 1880, d. 8 November 1944)
Daughter*Anna Diersen+ (b. 12 January 1883, d. 11 February 1948)
Son*Otto Friedrich Christian Diersen (b. 8 October 1888)

Biography

Birth29 August 1842Birth: Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz was born on 29 August 1842 in Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, GermanyB.1,2
Marriage20 March 1862Marriage: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen and Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz were married on 20 March 1862 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death25 March 1901Death: Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz died on 25 March 1901 at age 58 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
Burial29 March 1901Burial: Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz was buried on 29 March 1901 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameEngel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz was also known as Engel Maria (Sophia) Diersen.2
Immigration25 April 1860Immigration: Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz immigrated on 25 April 1860 to United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S276] Schaumburg Auswanderer 1820-1914, by Heinrich Rieckenberg, Rinteln, Germany; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen

M, #7487, b. 2 September 1838, d. 12 November 1898
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann Heinrich Diersen (b. 8 May 1813, d. 12 March 1887)
Mother*Sophia Dorothea Huer (b. 28 December 1808, d. 30 June 1883)
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Family: Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz (b. 29 August 1842, d. 25 March 1901)

Son*John Phillip (Conrad) Gustav Dierson+ (b. 25 December 1862, d. 29 July 1934)
Son*William (Bill) Henry Dierson+ (b. 18 September 1864, d. 27 November 1935)
Daughter*Maria Sophia (Louisa) Dierson+ (b. 28 October 1866, d. 27 October 1931)
Son*Heinrich (Jim) Wilhelm Dierson+ (b. 18 November 1868, d. 22 January 1935)
Son*August (Stookie) Diersen+ (b. 2 January 1871, d. 31 December 1940)
Son*Hermann Diersen (b. 14 November 1872, d. 24 December 1943)
Son*Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen+ (b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941)
Daughter*Emilie (Millie) Diersen+ (b. 3 November 1876, d. 5 June 1926)
Daughter*Emma Diersen+ (b. 17 October 1878, d. 10 May 1950)
Son*Walter John Diersen (b. 20 December 1880, d. 8 November 1944)
Daughter*Anna Diersen+ (b. 12 January 1883, d. 11 February 1948)
Son*Otto Friedrich Christian Diersen (b. 8 October 1888)

Biography

Birth2 September 1838Birth: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen was born on 2 September 1838 in Lauenau-Feggendorf, Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, GermanyB.1,2
Marriage20 March 1862Marriage: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen and Engel Maria (Sophia) Desenisz were married on 20 March 1862 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death12 November 1898Death: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen died on 12 November 1898 at age 60 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Immigration1854Immigration: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen immigrated in 1854 to Will, Illinois, United StatesB+.2
OccupationOccupation: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen was a Farmer.2
Census1860Census: Johann Wilhelm (JW) Heinrich Diersen appeared in the census in 1860 in Crete Township, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S364] Information from Howard Piepenbrink, 1212 Powhatan St., Alexandria, VA 22314; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Arnold Otto Diersen

M, #7488, b. 6 November 1906, d. 2 March 1967
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen (b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941)
Mother*Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink (b. 19 December 1879, d. 14 February 1926)
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Family: Edna Dorothy Schramm (b. 27 July 1906, d. March 1987)

Son*Daniel Arnold Diersen (b. 21 March 1934, d. 13 November 1984)

Biography

Birth6 November 1906Birth: Arnold Otto Diersen was born on 6 November 1906 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Arnold Otto Diersen and Edna Dorothy Schramm were married.1
Death2 March 1967Death: Arnold Otto Diersen died on 2 March 1967 at age 60.1,3
Baptism25 November 1906Baptism: Arnold Otto Diersen was baptized on 25 November 1906 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  4. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Edna Dorothy Schramm

F, #7489, b. 27 July 1906, d. March 1987
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Arnold Otto Diersen (b. 6 November 1906, d. 2 March 1967)

Son*Daniel Arnold Diersen (b. 21 March 1934, d. 13 November 1984)

Biography

Birth27 July 1906Birth: Edna Dorothy Schramm was born on 27 July 1906.1,2
MarriageMarriage: Arnold Otto Diersen and Edna Dorothy Schramm were married.1
DeathMarch 1987Death: Edna Dorothy Schramm died in March 1987 at age 80 in Brookfield, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameEdna Dorothy Schramm was also known as Edna Dorothy Diersen.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, SSDI has birth date as: 27 Jul 1905; death: Mar 1987

Daniel Arnold Diersen

M, #7490, b. 21 March 1934, d. 13 November 1984
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Arnold Otto Diersen (b. 6 November 1906, d. 2 March 1967)
Mother*Edna Dorothy Schramm (b. 27 July 1906, d. March 1987)
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Biography

Birth21 March 1934Birth: Daniel Arnold Diersen was born on 21 March 1934.1,2
Death13 November 1984Death: Daniel Arnold Diersen died on 13 November 1984 at age 50.2

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Gilbert Luther Dierson

M, #7493, b. 30 December 1908, d. 4 August 1980
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen (b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941)
Mother*Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink (b. 19 December 1879, d. 14 February 1926)
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Family 2: Caroline Davis (b. 14 February 1911)

Biography

Birth30 December 1908Birth: Gilbert Luther Dierson was born on 30 December 1908 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Gilbert Luther Dierson and Mae Bernice Ertsmann were married.1
MarriageMarriage: Gilbert Luther Dierson and Caroline Davis were married.1
Death4 August 1980Death: Gilbert Luther Dierson died on 4 August 1980 at age 71 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,4,5
BurialBurial: Gilbert Luther Dierson was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Baptism31 December 1908Baptism: Gilbert Luther Dierson was baptized on 31 December 1908 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.6,1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Residence: Elmhurst, duPage Co, IL
  6. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Mae Bernice Ertsmann

F, #7494
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Gilbert Luther Dierson (b. 30 December 1908, d. 4 August 1980)

Biography

MarriageMarriage: Gilbert Luther Dierson and Mae Bernice Ertsmann were married.1
NameMae Bernice Ertsmann was also known as Mae Bernice Dierson.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Caroline Davis

F, #7495, b. 14 February 1911
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Gilbert Luther Dierson (b. 30 December 1908, d. 4 August 1980)

Biography

Birth14 February 1911Birth: Caroline Davis was born on 14 February 1911.1
MarriageMarriage: Gilbert Luther Dierson and Caroline Davis were married.1
NameCaroline Davis was also known as Caroline Dierson.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Harold Wilhelm Diersen

M, #7496, b. 10 April 1912, d. 19 April 1978
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Friedrich (Gottlieb) Diersen (b. 6 December 1874, d. 18 November 1941)
Mother*Ida Dorothea Piepenbrink (b. 19 December 1879, d. 14 February 1926)
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Family: Ruth Alberta Darst (b. 24 December 1911, d. 5 July 2006)

Biography

Birth10 April 1912Birth: Harold Wilhelm Diersen was born on 10 April 1912 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage15 June 1940Marriage: Harold Wilhelm Diersen and Ruth Alberta Darst were married on 15 June 1940 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United StatesB.2,3
Death19 April 1978Death: Harold Wilhelm Diersen died on 19 April 1978 at age 66 in Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, United StatesB.2,4
Baptism28 April 1912Baptism: Harold Wilhelm Diersen was baptized on 28 April 1912 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Irvin Family TreeRuth A DarstBirth 24 Dec 1911 in IndianaDeath 5 July 2006 in Largo, Pinellas, Florida.
  4. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Irvin Family TreeHarold William DiersenBirth 10 Apr 1912 in Crete, Will, IllinoisDeath 19 Apr 1978 in Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida.
  5. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Ruth Alberta Darst

F, #7497, b. 24 December 1911, d. 5 July 2006
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Harold Wilhelm Diersen (b. 10 April 1912, d. 19 April 1978)

Biography

Birth24 December 1911Birth: Ruth Alberta Darst was born on 24 December 1911.1,2
Marriage15 June 1940Marriage: Harold Wilhelm Diersen and Ruth Alberta Darst were married on 15 June 1940 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United StatesB.1,3
Death5 July 2006Death: Ruth Alberta Darst died on 5 July 2006 at age 94 in Largo, Pinellas, Florida, United StatesB.2
Name15 June 1940As of 15 June 1940, Ruth Alberta Darst was also known as Ruth Alberta Diersen.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Indexabout Ruth DiersenName: Ruth DiersenSSN: 312-38-3150Last Residence: 33542 Largo, Pinellas, FloridaBorn: 24 Dec 1911Died: 5 Jul 2006State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (1954-1955)
  3. [S470] Information from www.ancestry.com databases. Software (), Irvin Family TreeRuth A DarstBirth 24 Dec 1911 in IndianaDeath 5 July 2006 in Largo, Pinellas, Florida.