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John Joseph Rosenthal

Birth	:	28 Oct 1883 Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 1944 USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Plot	:	V-01-27
Description	:	JOHN ROSENTHAL A prominent businessman of Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, is John Rosenthal, the manager of the Fullerton Lumber Company. He comes from German parentage and has inherited those characteristics which have made the German citizens of this county among its most substantial and prosperous men. John Rosenthal, son of Joseph And Rosella (Zimmerman) Rosenthal, was born in Shelby County, Iowa, October 28, 1883. His parents were both natives of Germany and came to this county before their marriage. The father was educated in his native land and served in the German army, and immediately after the expiration of his service in... Read More	JOHN ROSENTHAL A prominent businessman of Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, is John Rosenthal, the manager of the Fullerton Lumber Company. He comes from German parentage and has inherited those characteristics which have made the German citizens of this county among its most substantial and prosperous men. John Rosenthal, son of Joseph And Rosella (Zimmerman) Rosenthal, was born in Shelby County, Iowa, October 28, 1883. His parents were both natives of Germany and came to this county before their marriage. The father was educated in his native land and served in the German army, and immediately after the expiration of his service in the army, he came to America. He first located in Arkansas, but shortly afterwards came to Iowa and located in Westphalia, Iowa, in the latter part of the seventies. He was a blacksmith by trade and followed that occupation for over 50 years, before he retired from active work. He is now living a retired life in Westphalia. Joseph Rosenthal and wife were the parents of eight children: John, with whom this narrative deals; Josephine, deceased; Joseph, who married Clara Dominesse; Wilhelmina, who died at the age of eleven; Edward, who is studying for the priesthood; Anna and Mary, who are single and at home, and Rosella, who died in infancy. John Rosenthal received all of his education in the graded schools of Westphalia, Iowa, and after leaving school worked on the farm and helped his father in the blacksmith shop. He then secured a position as clerk in a general merchandise store at Earling, and before 1908 clerked in the stores at Earling, Westphalia, and Portsmouth. In 1908 he entered the employ of the Fullerton Lumber Company at Oakland, Iowa, and remainder there for three months, after which he was transferred to Portsmouth and given complete charge of the company's business in this place. The company handles all kinds of building material and in the conduct of its business in this place Mr. Rosenthal has given the company efficient service and the people of the community honest prices. Mr. Rosenthal was married May 10, 1910, to Mary Langenfeld, the daughter of John and Mary (Weiland) Langenfeld, and to this union have been born two children: Eldred and Bernedetta. Mrs. Rosenthal's parents are living in Earling and are among the oldest families in the county. Mrs. Rosenthal is one of two children born to her parents, the other child being Rosa Mary who is single and living with her parents in Earling. Mr. Rosenthal is a Democrat in politics and has always taken an active part in local political affairs. He is clerk of the city of Portsmouth and secretary of the school board of Cass township. He has been one of the leaders of the Democratic party in his town and township for many years. He and his family are members of the Catholic church, and Mr. Rosenthal is a member of the Knights of Columbus. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From Centennial Book: 1882~1982 City of Portsmouth, St. Mary's Parish, Portsmouth, Iowa page 164~165 Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs John Rosenthal Family John Rosenthal was a native of Westphalia, Iowa. He was born October 28, 1882. On May 10, 1910, he was married to Mary Agnes Langenfeld. They were the parents of five children: Eldred (1911); Bernadette (1913), married Francis Zeiser; Mary Agnes (1917), married Walter Chase; John (1926); Paul (1932). John Rosenthal managed the Fullerton Lumber Company from 1910 to 1943. The family moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1943. John passed away in 1944 and Mary died in 1971. During their years in Portsmouth, they were members of St. Mary's Parish and are now interred in St. Mary's Cemetery. The Rosenthal's daughter, Bernadette, and her husband, Francis Zeiser, will be remembered here as he was the depot agent in Portsmouth for a number of years.

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John Joseph Rosenthal's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
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John Joseph Rosenthal death on 28 Nov 1944 in USA
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Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Rosenthal Sr.

(1850 - 1935)

Rosalia Zimmerman Rosenthal

(1855 - 1909)

Spouse

Mary Agnes “Mayme” Langenfeld Rosenthal

(1890 - 1971)

Siblings

Josephine Rosenthal Schulte

(1885 - 1914)

Joseph John Rosenthal

(1886 - 1949)

Wilhelmina C. “Minnie” Rosenthal

(1888 - 1894)

Anna Mary Rosenthal Schulte

(1890 - 1974)

Rosa Rosenthal

(1892 - 1892)

Edward Rosenthal Sr.

(1893 - 1988)

Mary Christina Rosenthal Langenfeld

(1894 - 1975)

Children

Eldred Joseph “Rosy” Rosenthal

(1911 - 1986)

John Francis “Jack” Rosenthal

(1925 - 1990)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108