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Alfred William Griess

Birth	:	18 May 1887 Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Jun 1972 Henderson, York County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6189003, -97.8644028
Plot	:	03S-42-06-08
Description	:	Alfred was born on the family farm northwest of Sutton, Nebraska. When he was six years old, his mother died and Alfred had to quit school in order to help care for his younger siblings. Alfred's name at birth was Wilhelm Alfred Griess. At some point, he switched the order of his name, declaring that there were "too many Bill Griesses in town!" He married Frieda Katharina Engelhardt September 24, 1911 in Clay County, Nebraska. They farmed northwest of Sutton until 1945, when they retired and moved into town. Alfred played the pump organ, though he didn't read music. ... Read More	Alfred was born on the family farm northwest of Sutton, Nebraska. When he was six years old, his mother died and Alfred had to quit school in order to help care for his younger siblings. Alfred's name at birth was Wilhelm Alfred Griess. At some point, he switched the order of his name, declaring that there were "too many Bill Griesses in town!" He married Frieda Katharina Engelhardt September 24, 1911 in Clay County, Nebraska. They farmed northwest of Sutton until 1945, when they retired and moved into town. Alfred played the pump organ, though he didn't read music. He also played the harmonica. For several months, Alfred and his family ran a service station on the edge of town in Sutton, Nebraska. Two of his sons helped Alfred do the mechanic work, while his wife and one daughter helped with the other parts of the business. Alfred had a quick wit and really enjoyed people. One of his favorite responses was to the German question "Wie Gehts?" which means "how are things?" When his friend would ask "Wie Gehts?", Alfred would respond, "The gates are fine, but the fence is down!"

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Where is Alfred William Griess's memorial?
Alfred William Griess's memorial is located at: Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA.
When did Alfred William Griess death?
Alfred William Griess death on 2 Jun 1972 in Henderson, York County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alfred William Griess's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6189003
Longitude: -97.8644028

Family Members:

Parent

Johanna Ochsner Griess

(1864 - 1893)

Spouse

Frieda Katharina Engelhardt Griess

(1889 - 1975)

Siblings

Richard J. Griess

(1886 - 1966)

Leona Rosa Griess Schwarz

(1888 - 1970)

Erna Margarete Griess Griess Wiard

(1891 - 1979)

Children

Ruben William Griess

(1914 - 2006)

Curtis John Griess

(1917 - 1997)

Thelma Margaret Griess Peter

(1919 - 2004)

Lorene Esther “Screeno” Griess Johnson

(1923 - 2015)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sutton Cemetery
Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6189003, -97.8644028

2. Saronville United Methodist Cemetery
Saronville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6147100, -97.9188500

3. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5746994, -97.8636017

4. Saron Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6110992, -97.9297028

5. Percival Family Lot
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Coordinate: 40.5824700, -97.9199400

6. Free German Reformed Salem Church Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6697220, -97.8227780

7. Emmanuel Reformed Church Cemetery
School Creek Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6847220, -97.8811110

8. Verona Danish Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5685997, -97.9756012

9. Verona Swedish Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5677986, -97.9764023

10. Farmers Valley Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7216988, -97.8533020

11. Stockham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7111015, -97.9408035

12. Holy Cross Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

13. Grafton Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

14. Lushton Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

15. Fairview Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

16. Marshall Union Evergreen Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4880300, -97.9573000

17. Faith Evangelical Bible Cemetery
Henderson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7633018, -97.8056030

18. Chapel Grove Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4660988, -97.8816986

19. Friesen Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -97.8450012

20. Clay Center Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5325012, -98.0500031

21. Mennonite Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

22. Eller Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4956700, -98.0145700

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

24. Harvard Cemetery
Harvard, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6123047, -98.0920258