1. John Otten, son of Unknown and Unknown, was born on 12 September 1842 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 24 March 1899 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 56, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

John married Walburga M. Lindemann about 1866 in Missouri, daughter of John Lindemann and Unknown. Walburga was born on 12 February 1842 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 14 September 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 87, and was buried on 17 September 1929 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from arteriosclerosis. Other names for Walburga were Minnie, and Wilhelminia.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F i. Rosa Otten was born in 1867, died in 1949 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 82, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 3 F ii. Mary Suzanne Otten was born on 26 February 1868 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 16 April 1927 at age 59, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 4 M iii. John Christopher Charles Otten was born on 24 September 1872 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 7 January 1958 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

5 M iv. George Otten was born on 29 September 1877 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 16 June 1955 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 77, and was buried on 20 June 1955 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from carcinoma of lung.

 

Noted events in his life were:

• He worked as a farmer.

George married Katherine Rose Hobelmann on 4 May 1902 in Missouri, daughter of George Frederick Hobelmann and Maria Anna Bauer. Katherine was born on 2 July 1883 in Port Hudson, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 14 November 1972 in Sunset Nursing Home Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 89, and was buried on 17 November 1972 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

6 F v. Veronica Otten was born about 1880.

Veronica married William Gildehaus, son of Richard Gildehaus and Anna Marian Kleekamp. William was born about 1872.

+ 7 F vi. Franziska Otten was born on 8 October 1883, died on 20 April 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 24, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 8 M vii. William M. Otten was born on 16 June 1885 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 3 December 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 57, and was buried on 9 December 1942 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

 

2. Rosa Otten (John ¹) was born in 1867, died in 1949 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 82, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Another name for Rosa was Rose.

 

Rosa married Edward Breitenbach on 21 February 1897 in St. Mary's Church, (Moselle) Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, son of Fred Breitenbach and Anna Luening. Edward was born in 1858, died on 11 December 1907 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 49, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

The child from this marriage was:

9 F i. Veronica Breitenbach was born about 1899.

 

3. Mary Suzanne Otten (John ¹) was born on 26 February 1868 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 16 April 1927 at age 59, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Mary married Mathias William Vondera on 22 September 1890 in Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, son of Unknown and Unknown. Mathias was born on 12 April 1868 in Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 3 January 1937 at age 68, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Another name for Mathias was Matthew.

 

Children from this marriage were:

10 F i. Ida Vondera was born about 1891 in Missouri.

+ 11 M ii. Henry Vondera was born on 18 October 1895 in Missouri, died on 25 October 1977 in Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri at age 82, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

12 F iii. Edward Vondera was born on 18 January 1898 in Missouri and died in April 1981 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 83. Another name for Edward was Eddie.

13 F iv. Agnes Vondera was born about 1903 in Missouri.

14 F v. Minnie Vondera was born about 1906 in Missouri and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

15 M vi. John C. Vondera was born on 11 November 1908 in Missouri, died in November 1982 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 74, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

4. John Christopher Charles Otten (John ¹) was born on 24 September 1872 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 7 January 1958 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

John married Josephine Elisabeth Hobelmann on 1 May 1901 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, daughter of George Frederick Hobelmann and Maria Anna Bauer. Josephine was born on 1 May 1877 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Central Hotel, died on 3 September 1962 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried on 5 September 1962 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

General Notes: Josephine E. Otten passed away on Sept 3, 1962 at St. Francis Hospital, Washington, Missouri.

She was born to the union of Fritz and Mary Bauer Hobelmann.

She was married to John Otten, who preceded her in death. Children are Mrs. Henry Maupin, Ed Otten, Bill Otten, Henry Otten, all of St. Clair; Mrs. George Hagedorn of Villa Ridge and Mrs. Ed Feltmann of Creve Coeur, MO. Two daughters preceded her in death.

Services were held Wednesday morning, September 5 at 9 a.m. from St. Mary's church, Moselle, MO with interment in the church cemetery.

 

Children from this marriage were:

16 M i. Fredrick John Otten was born on 10 February 1902 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 12 November 1953 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 51, and was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri. Another name for Fredrick was Fred.

Fredrick married Juanita B. Short, daughter of Aaron Short and Tibbe Bell Johnson. Juanita was born on 8 February 1903, died on 3 April 1987 in Missouri at age 84, and was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Lonedell, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 17 F ii. Gertrude Walburga Otten was born on 24 June 1904 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 October 1995 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri at age 91, and was buried on 20 October 1995 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 18 M iii. Edward George Otten was born on 27 September 1906 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1992 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 19 M iv. Henry John Otten was born on 29 October 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 May 1975 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 66, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

20 F v. Mary Antonette Otten was born on 20 December 1910 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 4 August 1912 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 1, and was buried on 5 August 1912 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 21 M vi. William Matthew Otten was born on 10 January 1913 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 January 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 86, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 22 F vii. Martha Eleanor Otten was born on 5 March 1915 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 June 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 2 July 1999 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 23 F viii. Julia Frances Otten was born on 28 August 1917 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri.

24 F ix. Ella Sueann Otten was born on 1 July 1920 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 9 February 1934 in St. Francis Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri at age 13, and was buried on 12 February 1934 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from acute rheumatic fever.

General Notes: Ella Otten, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Otten of Moselle, MO, was born in that little town on July 1, 1920 and passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Washington, MO Friday February 9 at 5:00 a.m., having reached the age of 13 years, 7 months and 8 days. She was a student in St. Mary's Catholic school at Moselle and was to have graduated from the eighth grade this spring. About two weeks before her death, she became ill and was taken to the hospital where she underwent an operation. However, it did not prove of benefit to her and although everything in medical aid was used, Our Heavenly Father called her to her Eternal Home. Since the Sunday previous to her death, the child was resigned to the Will of God and said she knew she was not going to get well and told members of the family she was not afraid to die. That her little soul may rest in peace, was the prayer offered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at churches in this vicinity last Sunday. Funeral services were held by Father Meler of St. Mary's church in Moselle Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock, with interment in the church cemetery.

Besides her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Fred, Edward, Henry and William; three sisters, Martha and Julia Otten and Mrs. Gertrude Maupin; many other relatives and a host of friends.

 

7. Franziska Otten (John ¹) was born on 8 October 1883, died on 20 April 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 24, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Another name for Franziska was Frances.

 

Franziska married Henry F. Gildehaus in 1903, son of Henry Gildehaus and Lissetta Krull. Henry was born on 16 September 1876 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 1 August 1953 in Manchester Nursing Home, Manchester, Missouri at age 76, and was buried on 3 August 1953 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from chronic myocarditis.

 

Noted events in his life were:

 

• He worked as a stationary engineer with Laclede Christy Clay Products.

 

The child from this marriage was:

25 F i. Aurelia K. Gildehaus was born about 1905 and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

8. William M. Otten (John ¹) was born on 16 June 1885 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 3 December 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 57, and was buried on 9 December 1942 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from lobar pneumonia.

 

General Notes: He sold his blacksmith shop in 1923 to R. Dryer.

 

Noted events in his life were:

 

• He worked as a blacksmith.

 

William married Julia Josephine Eckelkamp, daughter of August John Eckelkamp and Mary Vondera. Julia was born on 23 October 1890 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 March 1920 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 29, and was buried on 1 April 1920 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of her death was from a lingering illness because of pulmonary tuberculosis.

 

Children from this marriage were:

26 M i. Valley A. Otten was born on 9 October 1914 in Missouri, died on 9 June 1991 at age 76, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 27 M ii. Elmer J. Otten was born on 20 July 1916 in Robertsville, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 25 November 1997 in Missouri at age 81, and was buried on 28 November 1997 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

William next married Loretta Mae Hayes, daughter of Merrick Hayes and Minnie Ann Michaels. Loretta was born on 3 January 1902 and died in June 1972 in Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas at age 70.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 28 F i. Loretta Otten was born about 1928.

29 M ii. Verlin Otten was born in 1932 and died in 1983 at age 51.

30 M iii. James Otten was born about 1936.

 

 

11. Henry Vondera (Mary Suzanne Otten ², John ¹) was born on 18 October 1895 in Missouri, died on 25 October 1977 in Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri at age 82, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Henry married Frances A. Unnerstall, daughter of John Unnerstall and Katherine Pomm. Frances was born on 16 January 1897 in Missouri, died on 21 December 1987 in Missouri at age 90, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

The child from this marriage was:

31 M i. Eugene C. Vondera was born on 25 May 1937 in Missouri, died on 8 October 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri at age 35, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

Eugene married Loyola A. Loyola was born on 21 February 1942.

 

17. Gertrude Walburga Otten (John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 24 June 1904 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 19 October 1995 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri at age 91, and was buried on 20 October 1995 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Gertrude married Henry Floyd Maupin on 27 February 1926. Henry was born on 23 April 1903, died in July 1980 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 77, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 32 F i. Norma May Maupin was born in 1928 in Franklin County, Missouri and died about 1978 about age 50.

+ 33 F ii. Mary Ellen Maupin was born on 5 September 1929 in Franklin County, Missouri.

34 F iii. Clarita Maupin was born in 1931 in Franklin County, Missouri, died in 1931 in Franklin County, Missouri, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Another name for Clarita was Clarette.

+ 35 M iv. Eldon Augustin Maupin was born in 1934 in Franklin County, Missouri and died in 1968 at age 34.

 

18. Edward George Otten (John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 27 September 1906 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 6 March 1992 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 85, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Edward married Mildred R. Short in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, daughter of Aaron Short and Tibbe Bell Johnson. Mildred was born on 26 July 1908, died on 19 March 1977 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 68, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

The child from this marriage was:

+ 36 M i. Lloyd Ray Otten was born on 4 June 1929 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died in September 2002 in Missouri at age 73, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

19. Henry John Otten (John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 29 October 1908 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 May 1975 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 66, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Henry married Bertha E. Phillips on 7 January 1928. Bertha was born on 3 January 1911 in area near Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 8 January 1987 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 76, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

The child from this marriage was:

+ 37 M i. Kenneth Eugene Otten was born on 27 August 1930 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 28 May 1956 in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri at age 25, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

21. William Matthew Otten (John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 10 January 1913 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 January 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 86, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

General Notes: Bill was of the Catholic faith and lifelong member of St. Clare Catholic Church. He loved country music and was a member of the Country Music Club of Sullivan and also a member of the St. Clair Senior Citizens Center.

As a young man, he began his working career at St. Clair International Shoe Company in St. Clair, working there as a shoe cutter for 21 years. He was later employed as a carpenter for Swan Construction Company, retiring in 1975.

Bill was an outdoorsman at heart and was happiest when he was active outside. He liked to cut wood and go hunting and fishing, especially when the boys were with him. He was an outgoing, fun-loving man and always had a tale to tell. Dancing was another of his favorite pastimes and in recent years, he enjoyed riding his four-wheeler. He was an avid baseball fan and even after his sight failed him and he couldn't watch the games, he listened to them with enthusiasm.

 

William married Lucille Mary Holdmeier on 28 July 1934 in Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri, daughter of Joseph F. Holdmeier and Anna Francesia (Frances A. ) Kleekamp. Lucille was born on 18 August 1912 in area near Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 30 December 1979 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 67, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

38 M i. William J. Otten was born on 16 July 1936.

+ 39 F ii. Marilyn Josephine Otten was born on 6 September 1937.

40 M iii. Larry L. Otten was born on 3 January 1945.

Larry married Sharon S. Inukai in October 1983, daughter of Joe Inukai and Mistuko Hattori. Sharon was born on 19 September 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri.

+ 41 F iv. Luann Julia Otten was born on 21 January 1947.

+ 42 M v. Terrence Raymond Otten was born on 5 September 1949, died on 22 September 1987 in Missouri at age 38, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

43 M vi. Dennis D. Otten was born on 5 July 1953 in Missouri, died on 8 July 1953 in St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond Heights, St. Louis County, Missouri, and was buried on 9 July 1953 in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

22. Martha Eleanor Otten (John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 5 March 1915 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 29 June 1999 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 84, and was buried on 2 July 1999 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Martha married Edwin G. Feltmann on 11 September 1935 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. Edwin was born on 21 August 1913, died on 2 January 1985 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 71, and was buried in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Gildehaus, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 44 M i. Harold Frederick Feltmann was born on 28 October 1938.

45 M ii. Glennon E. Feltmann was born on 6 May 1941 in St. Joseph Hospital, St. Charles, Missouri, died on 6 May 1941 in St. Joseph Hospital, St. Charles, Missouri, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from being premature.

46 M iii. Gerard Leo Feltmann was born on 27 June 1942.

+ 47 F iv. Gladys Lucille Feltmann was born on 13 March 1944 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

 

23. Julia Frances Otten (John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 28 August 1917 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Julia married George H. Hagedorn on 15 May 1946 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri. George was born on 26 November 1916 in Moselle, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 25 May 1974 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 57, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 48 F i. Betty Sue Hagedorn was born on 23 August 1948.

+ 49 F ii. Shirley Rose Hagedorn was born on 18 September 1951 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 5 March 2005 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried on 8 March 2005 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

+ 50 F iii. Judith Ann Hagedorn was born on 15 October 1956.

51 M iv. John Charles Hagedorn was born on 4 November 1960.

 

27. Elmer J. Otten (William M. ², John ¹) was born on 20 July 1916 in Robertsville, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 25 November 1997 in Missouri at age 81, and was buried on 28 November 1997 in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

General Notes: Elmer J. Otten, 81, Villa Ridge, died Tuesday, November 25, 1997. Mr. Otten was born July 20, 1916, at Robertsville, the son of William Otten and wife Julia Eckelkamp Otten. He received his schooling at St. Mary's Church School and grew up in the Villa Ridge area. During WW II he served in the Army from 1941 to 1945, serving in the Western Pacific.

 

He was united in marriage to Doris Eagan November 6, 1941, at St. Mary's Church, Villa Ridge. They made their home at Villa Ridge. Mr. Otten was employed by the Ford Motor Company as an assembler until he retired in 1974. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and V.F.W.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Valley Otten; and one half-brother, Verlin Otten. Mr. Otten is survived by his wife, Doris Otten, Villa Ridge; two sons, Donald Otten and wife Linda, Granite City, Illinois, and Daniel Otten and wife Cindy, Villa Ridge; two daughters, Shirley Frankenberg and husband Tom, Washington, and Barbara Peirick and husband Tony, Union; one half-brother, James Otten, Altus, Oklahoma; one half-sister, Loretta Schrader, Barnhart; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

 

After visitation was held Thursday, November 27, at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union, a Funeral Mass was held Friday, November 28, from St. Mary's Church, Villa Ridge, by Father Mike Oslance. Interment followed in the St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Villa Ridge.

 

Noted events in his life were:

 

• He retired in 1974.

• He worked as an Assembler at Ford Motor Company.

 

Elmer married Doris Eagan on 6 November 1941 in St. Mary's Church, (Moselle) Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. Doris was born about 1920.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 52 M i. Donald Otten .

+ 53 M ii. Daniel Otten .

54 F iii. Shirley Otten .

Shirley married Tom Frankenberg.

+ 55 F iv. Barbara Jean Otten was born on 22 January 1951 in Franklin County, Missouri.

 

28. Loretta Otten (William M. ², John ¹) was born about 1928.

 

Loretta married Walter Charles Schrader, Sr., son of Walter Ambrose Schrader and Mary Josephine Hufker. Walter was born on 23 November 1927 in Missouri and died on 15 March 1996 in Barnhart, Jefferson County, Missouri at age 68.

 

Children from this marriage were:

56 F i. Carlyn Schrader .

57 M ii. Bill Schrader .

58 F iii. Marie Kay Schrader .

59 M iv. Ron Schrader .

60 F v. Sue Schrader .

61 F vi. Sandy Schrader .

62 F vii. Rose Schrader .

63 M viii. Robert Schrader .

64 F ix. Stephanie Schrader .

65 M x. Walter Schrader, Jr. died in 1961.

 

 

32. Norma May Maupin (Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born in 1928 in Franklin County, Missouri and died about 1978 about age 50. Another name for Norma was Mae.

 

Norma married Raymond Pope. Raymond was born about 1925.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 66 F i. Patricia Pope .

+ 67 M ii. Jimmy Ray Pope, Sr. was born on 30 August 1948 and died on 29 February 2004 at age 55.

+ 68 M iii. Kenneth Pope, Sr.

69 F iv. Jane Ellen Pope .

Jane married Male Bates.

70 F v. Deborah Pope . Another name for Deborah is Debbie.

Deborah married Male Wilhelm.

71 F vi. Judy Pope .

Judy married Male Boisselle.

72 F vii. Darlene Pope .

Darlene married Male Davis.

 

33. Mary Ellen Maupin (Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 5 September 1929 in Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Mary married Glen C. Nevills. Glen was born about 1927.

 

Children from this marriage were:

+ 73 M i. Glen Nevills .

+ 74 M ii. Randy Nevills .

+ 75 M iii. Gary Nevills .

76 M iv. Harold Ray Nevills .

General Notes: died at birth

+ 77 F v. Linda Nevills .

+ 78 F vi. Kathy Nevills .

+ 79 F vii. Mary Lou Nevills .

+ 80 M viii. Mike Nevills .

 

Mary next married Robert Heckelmann. Robert was born about 1926.

 

35. Eldon Augustin Maupin (Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born in 1934 in Franklin County, Missouri and died in 1968 at age 34.

 

Eldon married Bonnie Haddock. Bonnie was born about 1936.

 

Children from this marriage were:

81 F i. Melanie Maupin .

General Notes: She has three children.

82 F ii. Susan Maupin .

General Notes: She has three children.

Susan married Male Gauzzy.

 

36. Lloyd Ray Otten (Edward George ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 4 June 1929 in St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri, died in September 2002 in Missouri at age 73, and was buried in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

General Notes: He was born at St. Clair June 4, 1929, son of George Edward Otten and Mildred Ray, nee Short. Mr. Otten was raised in the Catholic faith. He served his country as a sergeant in the Missouri National Guard, receiving his honorable discharge on November 22, 1968, after more than 20 years of service. He owned and operated Otten Texaco on North Main Street in St. Clair for about 35 years. Mr. Otten was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mildred Otten. He is survived by his son, Steve Otten, Catawissa; one grandson, Josh Otten; his daughter-in-law, Mary Otten, Union; aunts; uncles; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, September 27, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with Reverend Don Covington officiating. Interment was in St. Clare Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair. Memorials to American Heart Association are preferred. The Otten family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.

 

Lloyd married Joycie Holder. Joycie was born about 1933.

 

The child from this marriage was:

+ 83 M i. Steven Ray Otten was born on 29 December 1957.

 

37. Kenneth Eugene Otten (Henry John ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 27 August 1930 in Franklin County, Missouri, died on 28 May 1956 in Leslie, Franklin County, Missouri at age 25, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri. The cause of his death was from a truck accident near Leslie, Missouri.

 

General Notes: He was in the Army National Guard at time of his death. 138 Infantry Division Missouri National Guard. He died in a truck accident on highway 50, one quarter mile west of Leslie, Missouri. He fell asleep at the wheel while driving. He died when he crushed his head. Per death certificate.

 

Noted events in his life were:

 

• He worked as a truck driver.

 

Kenneth had a relationship with Dorothy Holder. This couple did not marry. Dorothy was born about 1935 and died in April 2008 about age 73. The cause of her death was from a stroke.

 

Their child was:

+ 84 M i. Kenneth L. Holder was born on 22 September 1955.

 

39. Marilyn Josephine Otten (William Matthew ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 6 September 1937.

 

Marilyn married George H. Smith on 19 July 1958. George was born on 22 September 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

85 M i. Gary M. Smith was born on 6 August 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.

86 F ii. Georgeann M. Smith was born on 4 June 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

41. Luann Julia Otten (William Matthew ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 21 January 1947.

 

Luann married Ray Ferguson in 1970 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ray was born on 19 October 1944 in Glendale, California.

 

Children from this marriage were:

87 F i. Andrea K. Ferguson was born on 4 June 1973 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

88 F ii. Jennifer R. Ferguson was born on 8 January 1979 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

89 F iii. Mary L. Ferguson was born on 12 September 1980 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 

42. Terrence Raymond Otten (William Matthew ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 5 September 1949, died on 22 September 1987 in Missouri at age 38, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Terrence married Donna Mae Enloe, daughter of Donald E. Enloe and Rose. Donna was born on 11 February 1950 in Anaconda, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

90 F i. Shelly Ann Otten was born on 21 May 1974.

+ 91 M ii. Wyatt Edward Otten was born on 3 September 1979.

92 F iii. Renee L. Otten was born on 3 November 1984.

 

44. Harold Frederick Feltmann (Martha Eleanor Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 28 October 1938.

 

Harold married Lynn E. Provins on 19 May 1962 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Lynn was born on 25 January 1941 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

 

Children from this marriage were:

93 M i. Gerald F. Feltmann was born on 23 February 1963 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.

94 M ii. Timothy A. Feltmann was born on 3 April 1966 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.

Timothy married Mary A. Ochs. Mary was born on 24 May 1962 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

 

47. Gladys Lucille Feltmann (Martha Eleanor Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 13 March 1944 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.

 

Gladys married Male Clooney. Male was born about 1942.

 

The child from this marriage was:

95 M i. Mike Clooney was born about 1965.

Mike married Melody. Melody was born about 1968.

 

48. Betty Sue Hagedorn (Julia Frances Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 23 August 1948.

 

Betty married Ronnie Odell Brown on 8 April 1967 in St. Mary's Church, (Moselle) Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, son of Bernard Brown and Wanda Gunckel. Ronnie was born on 26 October 1947 in Cabool, Texas County, Missouri, died on 10 April 2001 in Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery (Moselle), Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

General Notes: Employed at Chrysler Plant as a painter and retired in 1994 after 30 years.

 

Funeral services for Ronnie O. Brown, 53, Villa Ridge, will be held Thursday April 12 at 11 a.m. at Oltmann Funeral Home, Union. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Villa Ridge. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, April 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife Betty Brown nee Hagedorn two sons, Richard Brown and wife Marie, Washington and Randy Brown and wife Amy, Villa Ridge; one daughter, Dana Strong and husband David, Belleville, Ill.; his mother, Wanda Daniel, Cuba; two sisters, Beverly Biermann and husband Danny, Union, and Rebecca Maple and husband Terry, Cuba; two brothers, Roy Van Brown and wife Karen, Villa Ridge, and Bernie Brown, Sullivan; other relatives and many friends. Memorials to St. Mary's Cemetery Fund or American Diabetes Association are preferred. The Brown family is being served by Oltmann Funeral Home, Union.

 

Children from this marriage were:

96 M i. Richard Odell Brown was born on 6 August 1968 in Heidelberg, Germany.

Richard married Marie. Marie was born about 1970.

97 M ii. Randy Lawrence Brown was born on 24 September 1969.

Randy married Amy Marie Linton. Amy was born on 27 April 1969.

+ 98 F iii. Dana Denise Brown was born on 13 February 1971.

 

49. Shirley Rose Hagedorn (Julia Frances Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 18 September 1951 in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, died on 5 March 2005 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri at age 53, and was buried on 8 March 2005 in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

 

General Notes: Shirley Rose Lause, 53, Union, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Union. Mrs. Lause was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Washington, the daughter of George Hagedorn and wife Julia, nee Otten.

She received her education at St. Mary's Grade School in Villa Ridge and graduated from Pacific High School in 1970. On Sept. 9, 1972, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Lause at St. Mary's Church in Villa Ridge. Mrs. Lause was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Western Catholic Union. She was preceded in death by her father, George Hagedorn.

 

Mrs. Lause is survived by her mother, Julia Hagedorn, Villa Ridge; her husband, Kenneth Lause, Union; three sons, Devin Lause and wife Krista, Augusta, Ben Lause and wife Leslie, Beaufort, and Jared "J.J." Lause and fiancee Cassie Metts, Union; two grandchildren, Josie and Brady; her mother-in-law, Evelyn Lause, Union; two sisters, Betty Brown and Judy Huesgen and husband Jim, all of Villa Ridge; one brother, John Hagedorn, Villa Ridge; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at Immaculate Conception Church in Union with the Rev. Matthew Mitas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

 

Shirley married Kenneth Ray Lause on 9 September 1972 in St. Mary's Church, (Moselle) Villa Ridge, Franklin County, Missouri, son of Bernard F. Lause and Evelyn Marie Plassmeyer. Kenneth was born on 31 August 1948.

 

Children from this marriage were:

99 M i. Devin Dwayne Lause was born on 12 January 1971.

Devin married Krista Lynn Doehring. Krista was born on 2 June 1971.

+ 100 M ii. Benjamin Brian Lause was born on 6 June 1977.

101 M iii. Jared Lause was born on 29 July 1981.

 

50. Judith Ann Hagedorn (Julia Frances Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 15 October 1956.

 

Judith married Gilbert James Huesgen on 4 September 1976. Gilbert was born about 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Children from this marriage were:

102 F i. Casey Ann Huesgen was born on 23 March 1980.

103 M ii. Bradley James Huesgen was born on 9 April 1983.

 

52. Donald Otten (Elmer J. ³, William M. ², John ¹).

 

Donald married Linda.

 

The child from this marriage was:

+ 104 M i. Ronald Otten .

 

53. Daniel Otten (Elmer J. ³, William M. ², John ¹).

 

Daniel married Cynthia. Another name for Cynthia is Cindy.

 

Children from this marriage were:

105 F i. Kimberly Irene Otten was born on 2 February 1983.

General Notes: Kimberly is a 2005 graduate of St. Louis Community College's dental hygiene program.

106 M ii. Dustin D. Otten was born on 20 May 1984.

 

55. Barbara Jean Otten (Elmer J. ³, William M. ², John ¹) was born on 22 January 1951 in Franklin County, Missouri.

 

Barbara married Anthony John Peirick, son of August William Peirick and Antoinette Barbara Schroeder. Anthony was born on 17 July 1945 in Franklin County, Missouri. Another name for Anthony is Tony.

 

Children from this marriage were:

107 M i. Gregory Allen Peirick was born on 6 June 1971.

+ 108 F ii. Nancy Lynn Peirick was born on 25 July 1974.

+ 109 F iii. Lisa Marie Peirick was born on 26 March 1978.

 

 

66. Patricia Pope (Norma May Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Patricia married Jason Isgriggs, Sr.

 

Children from this marriage were:

110 F i. Shelly Isgriggs .

Shelly married Mark Straatmann.

111 M ii. Jason Isgriggs, Jr.

 

67. Jimmy Ray Pope, Sr. (Norma May Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 30 August 1948 and died on 29 February 2004 at age 55.

 

General Notes: Jimmy Ray Pope Sr., 55, Washington, passed away Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004.

Mr. Pope was born Aug. 30, 1948, in Sullivan, the son of Raymond Kenneth Pope and wife Norma Mae, nee Maupin. He served his country as a private first class in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, entering Nov. 6, 1968, and receiving his honorable discharge on Aug. 6, 1970. Mr. Pope was a member of the American Legion Post 218 in Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Norma Pope. Mr. Pope is survived by one son, Jimmy Pope Jr. and wife Stacy, Gerald; two brothers, Kenneth Pope Sr. and wife Judy and Jeremy Pope, all of Washington; five sisters, Patricia Isgriggs and husband Jason and Jane Bates, all of St. Clair, Deborah Wilhelm, Jefferson City, Judy Boisselle, Vancouver, Wash., and Darlene Davis, Venice, Fla.; four grandchildren, Nicole Pope, Dylan Pope, Gavin Pope and Sierra Pope, all of Gerald; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with the Rev. Jimmy Kruel officiating.

 

Jimmy married someone

 

His child was:

+ 112 M i. Jimmy Pope, Jr.

 

68. Kenneth Pope, Sr. (Norma May Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹). Another name for Kenneth is Kenny.

 

Kenneth married Judy.

 

The child from this marriage was:

113 M i. Jeremy Pope .

 

73. Glen Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Glen married Nancy Isgriggs.

 

The child from this marriage was:

114 F i. Carrie Ann Nevills .

 

74. Randy Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Randy married Judy.

 

The child from this marriage was:

115 F i. Tina Nevills .

 

75. Gary Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Gary married Christine Fibbs.

 

Children from this marriage were:

116 M i. Justin Nevills .

117 F ii. Jennifer Nevills .

118 M iii. Bryan Nevills .

 

77. Linda Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Linda married Male Schneider.

 

Children from this marriage were:

119 F i. Tracy Schneider .

120 M ii. Stacy Schneider .

 

Linda next married Terry Bost.

 

78. Kathy Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Kathy married Wayne Mormann.

 

The child from this marriage was:

121 F i. Trina Mormann .

 

79. Mary Lou Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Mary married Bob Buchin.

 

Mary next married Male Boyer.

 

Children from this marriage were:

122 M i. Kevin Boyer .

123 M ii. Steven Boyer .

 

80. Mike Nevills (Mary Ellen Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

Mike married Penny O'Neil.

 

The child from this marriage was:

124 M i. Alexander Nevills .

 

83. Steven Ray Otten (Lloyd Ray ⁴, Edward George ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 29 December 1957.

 

Steven married Mary Edna Turner. Mary was born about 1959.

 

The child from this marriage was:

125 M i. Josh Edward Otten was born on 15 October 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

84. Kenneth L. Holder (Kenneth Eugene ⁴, Henry John ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 22 September 1955.

 

Kenneth married Leah M. Baselice.

 

The child from this marriage was:

126 M i. Grant Isaac Holder was born on 21 January 2005.

General Notes: 7 lbs. 14 oz. 21 in.

 

91. Wyatt Edward Otten (Terrence Raymond ⁴, William Matthew ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 3 September 1979.

 

Wyatt married Melissa Ann Wright, daughter of Dave Wright and Karen. Melissa was born about 1981.

 

Children from this marriage were:

127 M i. Easton Terrance Otten .

128 M ii. Ezekiel Edward Otten was born on 28 June 2005 in Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri, died on 21 February 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri, and was buried in Midlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Union, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Infant Ezekiel Edward Otten, seven months, St. Clair, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in St. Louis.

 

Ezekiel was born June 28, 2005, in Creve Coeur, the son of Wyatt Edward Otten and wife Melissa Ann, nee Wright. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terrance Raymond Otten; and his great-grandparents, William and Lucille Otten, Donald Enloe and Winford Fears.

 

Ezekiel is survived by his parents, Wyatt and Melissa Otten, St. Clair; one brother, Easton Terrance Otten, St. Clair; his grandparents, Donna Mae Hendrix and husband Wayne and Dave and Karen Wright, all of St. Clair; his great-grandparents, Rose Enloe, St. Clair, Vernon and Rosetta Stevenson, Vulcan, Pete Wright, Hillsboro, and Barbara Lohmeyer and husband William, De Soto; aunts; uncles; great- and great-great-aunts and -uncles; cousins; other relatives and many friends.

 

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 24, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, with Pastor Tom Ison and Pastor Jerry Cuneio officiating. Interment was in Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union. Memorials to the family are preferred. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair.

 

98. Dana Denise Brown (Betty Sue Hagedorn ⁴, Julia Frances Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 13 February 1971.

 

Dana married Timothy Lee Jolley. Timothy was born on 10 May 1968.

 

The child from this marriage was:

129 F i. Sara Ashlee Jolley was born on 1 December 1988.

 

Dana next married David Strong. David was born about 1968.

 

100. Benjamin Brian Lause (Shirley Rose Hagedorn ⁴, Julia Frances Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹) was born on 6 June 1977.

 

Benjamin married Leslie Riley, daughter of Donald Riley and Darla Meyer. Leslie was born about 1979.

 

Children from this marriage were:

130 F i. Josie Elizabeth Lause was born on 2 October 2001 in St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: Seven pounds, six ounces at birth.

131 M ii. Brady Thomas Lause was born on 1 March 2005 in St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri.

General Notes: He weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 21 inches long.

 

104. Ronald Otten (Donald ⁴, Elmer J. ³, William M. ², John ¹).

 

Ronald married Tina Reckert, daughter of Johnnie Reckert and Unknown.

 

Children from this marriage were:

132 F i. Hannah Otten was born about 2000.

133 F ii. Abigail Otten was born about 2002.

134 M iii. Jacob Otten was born on 9 April 2004 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri.

135 M iv. Joshua Otten was born on 9 April 2004 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri.

136 F v. Isabella Otten was born on 9 April 2004 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri.

137 F vi. Madison Otten was born on 9 April 2004 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri.

138 F vii. Rileigh Otten was born on 9 April 2004 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri.

139 M viii. Tyler Otten was born on 9 April 2004 in St. John's Mercy Medical Center Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri.

 

108. Nancy Lynn Peirick (Barbara Jean Otten ⁴, Elmer J. ³, William M. ², John ¹) was born on 25 July 1974.

 

Nancy married Dave Stahlman. Dave was born about 1971.

 

Children from this marriage were:

140 F i. Kaitlin Stahlman was born in 2001.

141 F ii. Emily Grace Stahlman was born on 28 December 2004 in Edward Hospital, Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois.

 

109. Lisa Marie Peirick (Barbara Jean Otten ⁴, Elmer J. ³, William M. ², John ¹) was born on 26 March 1978.

 

General Notes: 1996 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School and a 2001 graduate of Fontbonne University with a bachelor's degree in special and regular education. She will graduate from Lindenwood University in 2005 with a master's degree in education. She is employed by Parkway School District, Chesterfield, as an elementary reading teacher.

 

Lisa married J. R. Light on 17 July 2004 in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, son of Carl Light and Sharon Showen. J. was born in 1973 in Missouri.

 

General Notes: 1991 graduate of St. Clair High School and a 1996 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. He is employed by Citi-Mortgage Inc. as a human resources specialist.

 

The child from this marriage was:

142 F i. Ava Elisabeth Light was born on 4 May 2007 in St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterville, St. Louis County, Missouri.

 

 

112. Jimmy Pope, Jr. (Jimmy Ray Pope, Sr. ⁵, Norma May Maupin ⁴, Gertrude Walburga Otten ³, John Christopher Charles ², John ¹).

 

General Notes: Family living in Gerald, MO

 

Jimmy married Stacy.

 

Children from this marriage were:

143 F i. Nicole Pope .

144 M ii. Dylan Pope .

145 M iii. Gavin Pope .

146 F iv. Sierra Pope .