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Emma Venus Ruegnitz

Birth	:	28 Sep 1851 Communia, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Dec 1914 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8541718, -91.4000015
Description	:	Emma VENUS Mrs. Charles Ruegnitz passed away at the home of her son Fred, at Webster City, last Saturday afternoon, December 5th, after an extended illness. She was sixty-three years, two months and seven days old. Some five years ago she was stricken with paralysis and largely recovered, but some of the effects lingered and gradually grew worse. Three years ago, with her daughter Emma, she moved to Davenport, but as her illness became more serious she was taken to the home of her son Fred, in Webster City. Emma Venus was born near Communia, Clayton County, Iowa, September 28th, 1851. Here she... Read More	Emma VENUS Mrs. Charles Ruegnitz passed away at the home of her son Fred, at Webster City, last Saturday afternoon, December 5th, after an extended illness. She was sixty-three years, two months and seven days old. Some five years ago she was stricken with paralysis and largely recovered, but some of the effects lingered and gradually grew worse. Three years ago, with her daughter Emma, she moved to Davenport, but as her illness became more serious she was taken to the home of her son Fred, in Webster City. Emma Venus was born near Communia, Clayton County, Iowa, September 28th, 1851. Here she remained until her marriage with Karl [sic] Ruegnitz on Dec. 15th, 1872. After living in Clayton ten years the couple moved to Elkader, where Mr. Ruegnitz died on May 25th, 1902. Those left to mourn the deceased are one daughter Emma, who was always with her mother; two sons, Fred, of Webster City, Iowa, and Dr. Louis, of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Luers and Mrs. Lena Liers, both of Clayton. Another sister, Mrs. George Meyer, died two years ago. Mrs. Ruegnitz was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and many warm friends here sorrow at her death. She was an active member of the German church, its Sunday School and the Frauen Verein. Her remains were brought here Monday morning and at two o'clock services were held in the German church, Rev. Franke officiating. Interment was in the East Side cemetery. ..17 December 1914, Register and Argus (Elkader, IA):

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Emma Venus Ruegnitz's memorial is located at: Elkader Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Emma Venus Ruegnitz death?
Emma Venus Ruegnitz death on 5 Dec 1914 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8541718
Longitude: -91.4000015

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Venus

(1813 - 1880)

Christena Kline Venus

(1822 - 1874)

Spouse

Charles Ruegnitz

(1849 - 1902)

Siblings

Mary Elenora Venus Meyer

(1844 - 1912)

Children

Emma L. Ruegnitz

(1873 - 1949)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

6. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

7. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

9. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

13. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

14. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

15. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

16. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

17. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

20. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

21. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

22. Wagner Township Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9519386, -91.4513931

23. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

24. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000