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Lilly Friederike Augusta Louisa Scheer Sperling

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Birth	:	15 Oct 1909 Fontanelle, Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 May 1955 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Gods Acre Cemetery, Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5060997, -96.3677979
Description	:	Lilly was born to Edward "Ed" H. and Friedericka H. Scheer in Nebraska. (The US Census forms spell her mother's name as Fredericka but the tombstone is spelled Friedericka) In 1910, Lilly's family was farming near Fontanelle, in Washington County, Nebraska. That year she was 1 year old, and a 9 year old German boy, Joe Glassic, was boarding and attending school. In 1920, the Scheers were still farming near Fontanelle, but 11-year old Lilly now had a little sister, Meta, who was 7. Joe Glassic would have been 19, and no longer living at... Read More	Lilly was born to Edward "Ed" H. and Friedericka H. Scheer in Nebraska. (The US Census forms spell her mother's name as Fredericka but the tombstone is spelled Friedericka) In 1910, Lilly's family was farming near Fontanelle, in Washington County, Nebraska. That year she was 1 year old, and a 9 year old German boy, Joe Glassic, was boarding and attending school. In 1920, the Scheers were still farming near Fontanelle, but 11-year old Lilly now had a little sister, Meta, who was 7. Joe Glassic would have been 19, and no longer living at this home. Lilly A. Scheer married Edgar Henry Sperling on August 12, 1928. Edgar was a turkey rancher and processor who lived near Arlington, Nebraska. The couple was blessed with four children: Donnie, Milo, Nancy and Ardes. The 1940 US Census shows that Edgar and Lilly had both graduated from 8th grade. In those days it was unusual for farm children to attend high school. Edgar was doing well, and was described as a merchant with a feed and produce store. The 1940 US Census lists Edgar Sperling, 37, head Lilly Sperling, 31, wife Donnie Sperling, 9, son Milo Sperling, 5, son Nancy Sperling, 3, daughter Ardes Sperling, 2, daughter Theodore Gronemeyer, 52, born in Illinois, helper Lilly died May 16, 1955. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: husband's funeral leaflet and obituary; National Archives; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Bryan Vanshur 47294033 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Lilly Friederike Augusta Louisa Scheer Sperling's memorial is located at: Gods Acre Cemetery, Arlington, Washington County, USA.
When did Lilly Friederike Augusta Louisa Scheer Sperling death?
Lilly Friederike Augusta Louisa Scheer Sperling death on 16 May 1955 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.5060997
Longitude: -96.3677979

Family Members:

Parent

Edward H. Scheer

(1883 - 1964)

Friedareke Hilgenkamp Scheer

(1886 - 1976)

Spouse

Edgar Henry Sperling

(1902 - 1987)

Siblings

Harry Scheer

(1916 - 1917)

Children

Donnie Edgar Sperling

(1930 - 2013)

Milo Dean “Mike” Sperling

(1934 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

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Coordinate: 41.4738998, -96.2138977

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Coordinate: 41.5088250, -96.2042950

17. Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4425011, -96.5231018

18. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4435997, -96.5271988

19. Prairie View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4225006, -96.2241974

20. Elk City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3725014, -96.2763977

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22. Logan Cemetery
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23. Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

24. Hooper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6032982, -96.5419006