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Albert Carl Dreger

Birth	:	11 Apr 1874 Germany
Death	:	1 Nov 1949 Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	New Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0397900, -97.4223600
Description	:	The last name has been found as Dreger and as Draeger. C. Albert Draeger, 75, who resided on a farm 5 miles southeast of Norfolk died unexpectedly Tuesday night at Pierce* after suffering a heart attack. *He had suffered a mild attack while on the bus to Pierce and after arriving in Pierce where his daughter Mrs. George Buckendahl resides he suffered a fatal attack. He went to Pierce to look over some building being done on the farm. "Mr. Draeger, whose full name was Carl Albert Frederick Draeger, was born April 13, 1874, in Wismar, Germany." He... Read More	The last name has been found as Dreger and as Draeger. C. Albert Draeger, 75, who resided on a farm 5 miles southeast of Norfolk died unexpectedly Tuesday night at Pierce* after suffering a heart attack. He had suffered a mild attack while on the bus to Pierce and after arriving in Pierce where his daughter Mrs. George Buckendahl resides he suffered a fatal attack. He went to Pierce to look over some building being done on the farm. "Mr. Draeger, whose full name was Carl Albert Frederick Draeger, was born April 13, 1874, in Wismar, Germany." He came to America in 1891 and came directly to Norfolk. He has since farmed near Pierce and Norfolk. He was married on Dec. 13, 1894 to Miss Matilda Voecks. They lived in Pierce county for 5 years then moved to the farm where he was residing at the time of his death. He was survived by 3 sons: George, Oscar both at Norfolk; Paul at Meadow Grove, 6 daughters: Mrs. Viola Turk at Norfolk, Mrs. George Buckendahl at Pierce, Mrs. Lester Weiher at Stanton, Mrs. M. Richardson at Grand Island, Mrs. Walter Heideman, Mrs. August Grimm both at Norfolk; 18 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren Funeral service will be held Saturday. Source: extracted and quote from "The Norfolk Daily News", Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1949 on page 1. **note in next article corrections were made to the above items. "Dies at Meadow Grove -- C. Albert Draeger, 75, farmer southeast of Norfolk, died Tuesday night at the home of his son Paul, Meadow Grove, instead of at Pierce as The News was incorrectly informed. Mr. Dreager is survived by his wife, six daughters, 3 sons, 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Arthur, and two daughters, ERna Draeger and Mrs. Rose Witmer." Source: fully quoted from "The Norfolk Daily News", Thursday, Nov. 3, 1949 on page 21. "Rites Held for Albert Draeger Funeral rites for C. Albert Draeger, 75, Norfolk farmer, who died Tuesday night, were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Home for Funerals and Christ Lutheran church by the Rev. A. T. bostelmann, pastor. Burial was in the new Lutheran cemetery, with the followig serving grandsons serving as pallbearers: Gerhardt, Gilbert and Edwin Grimm, Willard Weiher, Junior Richardson and Dean Draeger. Mr. Draeger was born April 11, 1874, at Wismar, Germany. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Germany, and came to America and Norfolk in 1891. He worked on farms in the Norfolk and Pierce communities, and on Dec. 13, 1894 was married to Miss Matilda Voecks. To them eight daughters and four sons were born. The family lived in the Pierce community until 1899, when they moved to a farm in Stanton county east of Norfolk, living there until his death. Had he lived until Dec. 11, he and Mrs. Draeger would have observed their 55th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife; three sons, George and Oscar, Norfolk, and Paul, Meadow Grove; six daughters, Mrs. Viola Turk, Norfolk; Mrs. George Buckendahl, Pierce; Mrs. Lester Weiher, Stanton; Mrs. M. Richardson, Grand Island; Mrs. Walter Heidereman and Mrs. August Grimm, both of Norfolk; 21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and two daughters. Source: quoted from "The Norfolk Daily News", Monday, Nov. 7, 1949 on page 9.

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Where is Albert Carl Dreger's memorial?
Albert Carl Dreger's memorial is located at: New Lutheran Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA.
When did Albert Carl Dreger death?
Albert Carl Dreger death on 1 Nov 1949 in Meadow Grove, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Albert Carl Dreger's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0397900
Longitude: -97.4223600

Family Members:

Spouse

Mathilda B. Voecks Dreger

(1873 - 1954)

Children

Hattie Dreger Heideman

(1895 - 1966)

Helen Bertha Dreger Grimm

(1896 - 1971)

Erna D. Dreger

(1897 - 1918)

Mattie A. Dreger Weiher

(1898 - 2000)

Arthur Otto Frank Dreger

(1899 - 1935)

Martha E Draeger Buckendahl

(1901 - 1971)

Rose E. Dreger

(1903 - 1928)

Oscar F. Dreger

(1906 - 1967)

Viola “Vi” Dreger Turk

(1909 - 1988)

George A Dreger

(1914 - 1975)

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Coordinate: 42.0397900, -97.4223600

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Coordinate: 42.0060997, -97.5916977

18. Bega Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0736008, -97.2343979

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Coordinate: 41.9831009, -97.6010971

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Coordinate: 41.9810982, -97.6010971

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