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Charles J. Rethmann

Birth	:	1 Sep 1879 Baileyville, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	26 Jan 1959 Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8866997, -96.0982971
Description	:	Charles Rethmann is one of the substantial farmers and stockmen of Nemaha county and represents that prosperous middle class of Americans on whom the success of this great democracy depends. He was born September 1, 1879, in Marion township of Nemaha county, and is therefore a native "jayhawker" and one whose loyalty and love for his State has kept him within her confines, even though greater financial success might possibly have been had in other places. His parents, Clements and Agnes (Lutmerding) Rethmann, were the parents of seven other children, and four girls and two boys of the family still live.... Read More	Charles Rethmann is one of the substantial farmers and stockmen of Nemaha county and represents that prosperous middle class of Americans on whom the success of this great democracy depends. He was born September 1, 1879, in Marion township of Nemaha county, and is therefore a native "jayhawker" and one whose loyalty and love for his State has kept him within her confines, even though greater financial success might possibly have been had in other places. His parents, Clements and Agnes (Lutmerding) Rethmann, were the parents of seven other children, and four girls and two boys of the family still live. The father was born in Germany in 1843. Coming to America, he settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked as a teamster for seven years. He then came to Nemaha county and bought land in Marion township with the savings which he had slowly accumulated by hard work and constant economy. The land was poorly improved, there being only a small shanty on the place, but he began making improvements from the first, and, in the forty years during which he owned the place, he made wonderful progress. To show the difficulties he worked under in the early days, the method of gathering corn by hand in a basket may be cited. But he had "grit" and a good supply of German common sense which have made him a successful farmer. As proof, he now owns 370 acres of land in Nemaha county. Kansas. At present he is living in retirement in St. Benedict, Kans., where he moved in 1908. The mother of our subject was born in Germany in 1844, and left there at the same time her husband sailed for America. The voyage was a hard one, lasting nine weeks. On the trip, twenty-two passengers died. The mother died in 1910, and is buried in St. Benedict's Catholic cemetery. Eight children were born to them: Mrs. Mary Olberding, living three miles west of Seneca; Christena, married to Mr. Haferkamp, who lives near St. Benedict. Kans.: Mrs. Anna Wichmann, living three mile? east of St. Benedict, Kans.; Josephine, wife of Frank H. Holthaus, of Richmond township; Charles, of whom this sketch deals; Benjamin, farming the old home place; John and Frank, deceased. Charles Rethmann learned the rudiments of the common branches at district school No. 59 in Marion township, and after spending his youth working for his father on the farm, he started out at the age of twentyone years to shift for himself. He rented the farm on which he now lives, which consists of 120 acres, owned by his father. In 1910 he bought eighty acres adjoining the farm which his father owned, and two years later, bought his father's farm. Behind these transactions lie a lot of hard work and careful management, but the rapidity with which Charles Rethmann forged ahead shows the stuff that is in him. He has always been very business-like in the conduct of his affairs and takes pride in keeping his improvements up to a modern standard. His 200 acres are an enviable farm which anyone would wish to own. He was married, in 1900, to Minnie Deters. To this union one child, Clem, was born. Mrs. Minnie Rethmann was born in Germany, April 16, 1879, and came to Nemaha county, Kansas, with her parents in 1895. In politics, Mr. Rethmann inclines toward the Democratic party and usually votes for that organization's candidates. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. In such a career as this, the real accomplishments are not known-to those on the outside. No one but those who have gone through the task of building up a farm in prosperous holdings know what labor and toil it entails and what sleepless hours are spent in planning expenditures. Mr. Rethmann has succeeded conspicuously and is a credit to Nemaha county. Submitted by FAG contributor #47617185 Laura L

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Where is Charles J. Rethmann's memorial?
Charles J. Rethmann's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA.
When did Charles J. Rethmann death?
Charles J. Rethmann death on 26 Jan 1959 in Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles J. Rethmann's memorial?
Latitude: 39.8866997
Longitude: -96.0982971

Family Members:

Parent

Clemens Rethman

(1843 - 1925)

Maria Agnes Luetmerding Rethman

(1844 - 1910)

Spouse

Wilhelmina Deters Rethman

(1879 - 1967)

Siblings

Christina Rethman Haverkamp

(1870 - 1936)

Anna Rethman Wichman

(1872 - 1952)

Frank Rethman

(1875 - 1881)

Josephine Mary Rethman Holthaus

(1877 - 1967)

Carl Johann Rethman

(1884 - 1893)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8866997, -96.0982971

2. Seneca City Cemetery
Seneca, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8499603, -96.0712128

3. Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
Seneca, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8488998, -96.0702972

4. Bloss Cemetery
Seneca, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9053900, -96.0318600

5. Coal City Cemetery
Seneca, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9498500, -96.0689600

6. Scotch Valley Cemetery
Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9578018, -96.0699997

7. Dennis Cemetery
Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8181400, -96.0585100

8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Baileyville, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8485985, -96.1832962

9. Ash Point Cemetery
Baileyville, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8962380, -96.2051080

10. Baileyville Cemetery
Baileyville, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8418900, -96.1976300

11. Brewer Cemetery
Baileyville, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9556900, -96.1736500

12. Williams Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9219017, -95.9741974

13. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9538900, -95.9977700

14. McCaffrey Cemetery
Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9827100, -96.1474500

15. German Lutheran Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9794500, -96.0234300

16. Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9929008, -96.0529480

17. Saint Peters Evangelican Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0010000, -96.1095000

18. Oneida Cemetery
Oneida, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8638500, -95.9482200

19. Bern Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9637299, -95.9781494

20. Ford Cemetery
Seneca, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8011017, -95.9858017

21. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Axtell, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8922005, -96.2577972

22. Rose Hill Cemetery
Axtell, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8793983, -96.2667007

23. Cincinnati Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0042000, -96.0274963

24. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0156000, -96.1494000