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Ervin Martin Wassman
M, #26677, b. 9 August 1920, d. 29 September 2010
| Last Edited | 16 April 2023 |
| References | Bremer Descendency Chart World War II list |
Parents
| Father* | Herman Wilhelm Wassmann (b. 29 August 1879, d. 19 February 1961) |
| Mother* |  Amelia (Millie) S Rotermund (b. 18 October 1880, d. 26 January 1968) |
Ervin Martin Wassman
Photo from online obituary
Photo from online obituary
Biography
| Birth | 9 August 1920 | Birth: Ervin Martin Wassman was born on 9 August 1920 in Long Lake Township, Watonwan, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
| Death | 29 September 2010 | Death: Ervin Martin Wassman died on 29 September 2010 at age 90 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
| Witness | 1 May 1930 | Ervin Martin Wassman was enumerated on the census of 1930 with Herman Wilhelm Wassmann and Amelia (Millie) S Rotermund in Long Lake Township, Watonwan, Minnesota, United StatesB.2 |
| Military | between 15 June 1942 and 4 December 1945 | Military: Ervin Martin Wassman served in the US Army during World War II between 15 June 1942 and 4 December 1945. He served in the Pacific Theater, Ulithi, being wounded in the Philippines for which he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.3 |
| Obituary | 5 October 2010 | Obituary: The obituary for Ervin was recorded on 5 October 2010. [from St. James Plaindealer, St James, MN, 5 Oct 2010] St. James, MN — Ervin Wassman, 90, of rural Ormsby, Minnesota died on Wednesday morning, September 29, 2010 at Immanuel-St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato, Minnesota. A celebration of life service was held on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Galena Township, rural Ormsby with Reverend Roger L. Mackie officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery in rural Ormsby with full military honors by the Foster-Bernhardt American Legion Post #373 of Trimont. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Kramer Family Funeral Home in Trimont and continued for one hour prior to the services at the church on Monday. Ervin Martin Wassman was born on August 9, 1920 to Herman and Amelia (Rotermund) Wassman in Long Lake Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota. He was baptized and later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Galena Township. He then attended school in Ormsby and St. James as well as Agriculture School at the University Farm, St. Paul Campus. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 15, 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater, Ulithi, being wounded in the Philippines for which he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged on December 4, 1945. He has lived with shrapnel pieces in his one wrist since he served in the war. On December 29, 1945 he was united in marriage to Thelma Anderson at Waverly Lutheran Church in rural Trimont, Minnesota. After their marriage they farmed in rural Ormsby until their retirement, remaining on the farm helping with the garden and mowing the lawn. Ervin was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Galena Township, serving as a Deacon, participated in the Men’s club and zone Lutheran Laymen’s League with Reverend Barry as zone counselor. He also served on the District #126 school board, on the Farm Bureau board for many years, on the Ormsby Elevator board and active with the livestock feeders association in St. Paul. He enjoyed working with wood where he made furniture for his home. He loved to listen to music and enjoyed singing. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Wassman of rural Ormsby, MN; two daughters, Carola (Bob) Cantrall of Dixon, CA and Barbara (Rick) Johnson of Daniel, WY; two sons, Gary (Linda) Wassman of Truman, MN and Brian (Julie) Wassman of Scandia, MN; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Martha Wassman of Ormsby, MN, Dorothy Anderson and Bernice Anderson both of St. James, MN; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Leah Voosen; infant sister; sisters, Gertrude Koester and Elsie Hilgendorf; brother, Norbert Wassman; brothers-in-law, Clair and Sanford Anderson, Edwin Koester and Edwin Hilgendorf; sister and brother-in-law, Merle and Marion Gaalswyk; and other relatives.3 |
Citations
- [S1467] Information from www.ancestry.com Obituaries Software (), United States Obituary Collectionabout Ervin WassmanName of Deceased: Ervin WassmanGender: M (Male)Age at Death: 90Death Date: 29 Sep 2010Obituary Date: 6 Oct 2010Newspaper Title: PlaindealerNewspaper Location: St. James, MN, USABirth Date: 9 Aug.
- [S909] 1930 Census; MN, Watonwan Co
- [S1525] Newspapers
Edwin Friederich Willliam Koester
M, #26687, b. 25 May 1909, d. 24 February 1995
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Gertrude Esther Wassman (b. 25 April 1914, d. 10 June 2004)
Biography
| Birth | 25 May 1909 | Birth: Edwin Friederich Willliam Koester was born on 25 May 1909 in Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB+.1 |
| Marriage | 24 April 1949 | Marriage: Edwin Friederich Willliam Koester and Gertrude Esther Wassman were married on 24 April 1949 in Ormsby, Martin, Minnesota, United StatesB.2,1 |
| Death | 24 February 1995 | Death: Edwin Friederich Willliam Koester died on 24 February 1995 at age 85 in Syracuse, Otoe, Nebraska, United StatesB.1 |
Citations
Edwin Fredrick Hilgendorf
M, #26688, b. 25 September 1906, d. 19 March 1978
| Last Edited | 14 April 2023 |
Family: Elsie Emily Wassman (b. 1 May 1907, d. 21 September 2000)
Biography
| Birth | 25 September 1906 | Birth: Edwin Fredrick Hilgendorf was born on 25 September 1906 in Minnesota, United StatesB.1 |
| Marriage | 1929 | Marriage: Edwin Fredrick Hilgendorf and Elsie Emily Wassman were married in 1929.2,3 |
| Death | 19 March 1978 | Death: Edwin Fredrick Hilgendorf died on 19 March 1978 at age 71 in Martin, Minnesota, United StatesB.4 |
| Census (F) | 24 April 1930 | Edwin Fredrick Hilgendorf and Elsie Emily Wassman were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Galena Township, Martin, Minnesota, United StatesB.3 |