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Albert Rathjen

Birth	:	14 Sep 1880 Scott County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Oct 1964 Wilton, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Scott County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5083008, -90.7574997
Description	:	Albert Rathjen formerly of Durant, Iowa died in the Wilton Nursing Home, Wilton, Iowa. He was born in Scott County, Iowa. He also attended school in Scott County. On December 2, 1903 he married Alvena Schiesser in Davenport, Iowa. The couple farmed SW of Nichols, Iowa from 1912 to 1945 when they retired and moved to Durant, Iowa. Surviving are five sons; Elmer, Austin, Minnesota, Louis, Columbus Junction, Iowa, Emil, Davenport, Iowa, Donald, Atalissa, Iowa, and Willard, United States Air Force; five daughters, Wilma (Glenn) Anthony and Neola McLaughlin both of Davenport, Marie (Donald) Mills and Adeline (Paul) Brenneman both of... Read More	Albert Rathjen formerly of Durant, Iowa died in the Wilton Nursing Home, Wilton, Iowa. He was born in Scott County, Iowa. He also attended school in Scott County. On December 2, 1903 he married Alvena Schiesser in Davenport, Iowa. The couple farmed SW of Nichols, Iowa from 1912 to 1945 when they retired and moved to Durant, Iowa. Surviving are five sons; Elmer, Austin, Minnesota, Louis, Columbus Junction, Iowa, Emil, Davenport, Iowa, Donald, Atalissa, Iowa, and Willard, United States Air Force; five daughters, Wilma (Glenn) Anthony and Neola McLaughlin both of Davenport, Marie (Donald) Mills and Adeline (Paul) Brenneman both of Nichols, and Ella (Walter) Reynolds, Wilton, Iowa; 31 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; half-brothers, Hugo and Harry Rathjen of Davenport; and half-sister, Ella Friederichs of Davenport. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant half-brother, Horace; sister Helene Jensen; and infant son, Paul Theodore Rathjen. Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 695 ALBERT RATHJEN....Agricultural interests have characterized the efforts of Albert Rathjen during the years of his connection with business affairs, and a well improved farm of one hundred and seventy-seven acres, of which he is now the owner, pays tribute to the care and labor bestowed upon it. Iowa numbers him among her native sons, his birth having occurred in Hickory Grove township, Scott county, on the 14th of September, 1880. His father Charles Rathjen, was born in Scott county where his entire life has been spent, his attention being devoted to the occupation of farming. He was twice married. He first wedded Matilda Eichner, also a native of Scott county, and they became the parents of two children : Helena, the wife of Jens C. Jensen, of California ; and Albert, of this review. After the death of his first wife the father was again married and by his second union had three children. Reared amid the busy activities of the farm, no event of special importance came to vary the routine of life for Albert Rathjen during the period of his boyhood and youth, which he devoted to the acquirement of an education in the district schools near his home and to assisting his father in the work of the fields. He early became familiar with the tasks that usually fall to the lot of the country lad and as his years and strength increased the work grew more and more important and his responsibilities increased so that when he entered business life on his own account he was thoroughly equipped to take up an independent business venture. He remained at home until about eight years ago when he left the parental roof to carve out his own future. He first took up farming on rented land about three miles southeast of Stockton, in Fulton township, and was so successful in the undertaking that by the year 1905 the capital which he had been able to accumulate was sufficient to purchase a place of his own and on the 1st of April of that year, he became the owner of his present property, to which he removed in the following spring and which is now his home. It is a tract of one hundred and seventy-seven acres located on section 13 in Montpelier township, and its present fine condition is due almost entirely to the efforts of Mr. Rathjen. He has placed many improvenemts upon the farm, which in its well kept appearance bears evidence to the fact that his diligence has been unfaltering and his methods of a most practical character. He engages in general farming and stock-raising, and both branches of his business are proving profitable, owing to the fact that the thorough knowledge which he early acquired concerning the best methods of carrying on agriculture has been supplemented by a keen business sagacity and close application to the work before him, and although he is numbered among the younger residents, he has already gained a most creditable place for himself among the substantial and progressive farmers of the community. On the 2d of December, 1903, Mr. Rathjen was united in marriage to Miss Alvena Schiesser, a native of Hickory grove township, Scott county, where her birth occurred on the 7th of January, 1883. Her parents, Theodore and Mary ( Hendricks ) Schiesser, still make their home in Hickory Grove township. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Rathjen have been born four children, but the eldest, Paul Theodore, passed away at the age of two and one-half years. The surviving members of the family are Neola, Ella and Adeline. A stanch believer in democratic principles, Mr. Rathjen has kept himself informed on the questions and issues of the day and is an active and influential worker in the party organizations. He does not care for public recognition, however, as a reward for party fealty, preferring that his sevice should be that of a private citizen rather than a politician. He warmly advocates all measures which pertain to the general welfare and progress and is recognized as one of the substantial and public-spirited citizens of the community.

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Albert Rathjen's memorial is located at: Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Scott County, USA.
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Albert Rathjen death on 23 Oct 1964 in Wilton, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5083008
Longitude: -90.7574997

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Rathjen

(1858 - 1945)

Sophia Mathilda Eichner Rathjen

(1858 - 1884)

Spouse

Alvena Matilda Schiesser Rathjen

(1883 - 1964)

Siblings

Ella Rathjen Friederichs

(1887 - 1977)

Horace Rathjen

(1891 - 1891)

Children

Paul Theodore Rathjen

(1904 - 1907)

Neola Matilda Rathjen McLaughlin

(1907 - 2001)

Wilma Rathjen Anthony

(1911 - 1996)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Blue Grass Cemetery
Blue Grass, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083008, -90.7574997

2. Gabbert Family Cemetery
Blue Grass, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4939980, -90.7382000

3. Knaack Cemetery
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4. Burnside Family Cemetery
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5. Kistenmacher Cemetery
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6. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4647522, -90.7265320

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4644012, -90.7256012

8. Montpelier Cemetery
Montpelier, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4636002, -90.8091965

9. Chapel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4939194, -90.6781921

10. Friday Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5093994, -90.6680984

11. Walcott Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5811005, -90.7763977

12. Parr Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5189018, -90.8569031

13. Andalusia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4361000, -90.7172012

14. Patterson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5022000, -90.8760000

15. Fairmount Cemetery
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -90.6371994

16. Dodge Family Cemetery
Fairport, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4750298, -90.8723681

17. Nye Cemetery
Montpelier, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4648552, -90.8677444

18. Tri-City Jewish Cemetery
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5119362, -90.6311111

19. Dunlap Cemetery
Edgington, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4085040, -90.7460400

20. Holy Family Cemetery
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5297012, -90.6211014

21. Davenport City Cemetery
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5191760, -90.5997460

22. Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5309105, -90.6019287

23. Saint Marys Church Cemetery
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5250015, -90.5958023

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Davenport, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5433006, -90.5916977