Legacy Report

Descendants of Joachim KUSSEROW



First Generation



1. Joachim KUSSEROW

Joachim married Regina JAENGERS, daughter of Peter JAENGERS and Regien PANTENS. Regina was born in May 1788 in Malchow,Schlawe.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. Marcus KUSSEROW was born on June 8, 1803.

+ 3 M    ii. Jacob KUSSEROW was born on April 18, 1802 in Malchow,Schlawe and died on May 13, 1802.

Second Generation (Children)


2. Marcus KUSSEROW was born on June 8, 1803.

Marcus married Anna BRUN, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 4 M    i. Ernst KUSSEROW was born on February 2, 1839 in Pommerania,Poland (GERMANY), died on February 3, 1915 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn at age 76, and was buried in February 1915 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn.

+ 5 F    ii. Caroline KUSSEROW was born on April 9, 1843 in Germany, died on January 7, 1935 in Chaska(CARVER)Mn at age 91, and was buried on January 9, 1935 in Chaska(CARVER)Mn.

Marcus next married Sophie KAHLOFF, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 6 F    i. Sophia Marie KUSSEROW was born on March 12, 1835 in Schlawin(POMMERANIA)Germany, died on July 2, 1923 in Swanville(MORRISON)Mn at age 88, and was buried on July 5, 1923 in Swanville(MORRISON)Mn.

3. Jacob KUSSEROW was born on April 18, 1802 in Malchow,Schlawe and died on May 13, 1802.

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


4. Ernst KUSSEROW was born on February 2, 1839 in Pommerania,Poland (GERMANY), died on February 3, 1915 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn at age 76, and was buried in February 1915 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Cemetery: Preiss Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Vesical hemorrhage caused by a catheter.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSERON, ERNST
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1915-MN-001826
Date of Death: 02/03/1915
County of Death: CARVER
Surname Soundex: K265

Ernst married Sophia Louise DRESOW, daughter of Daniel DRESOW and Anna SCHULTZ. Sophia was born on January 3, 1838 in Pomerania, died on January 1, 1912 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn at age 73, and was buried in January 1912 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: January 12, 1912, Waconia Patriot.

• Cemetery: Preiss Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Apoplexy.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSERNO, SOPHIA
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1912-MN-001672
Date of Death: 01/01/1912
County of Death: CARVER

Children from this marriage were:

+ 7 M    i. Carl Frederick KUSSEROW was born on September 3, 1871 in Stolp, Pommerania, Germany, died on March 25, 1945 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 73, and was buried on March 28, 1945 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 8 U    ii. Unknown KUSSEROW

+ 9 M    iii. Otto Frederick KUSSEROW was born on November 2, 1867 in Pommerania,Poland (GERMANY), died on August 5, 1935 in Chaska(CARVER)Mn at age 67, and was buried on August 7, 1935 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 10 F    iv. Mina Sophia KUSSEROW was born on May 18, 1874 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on January 13, 1961 in LesterPrairie(MCLEOD)MN at age 86, and was buried on January 17, 1961 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 11 M    v. Ernst Fredrick KUSSEROW was born on May 18, 1874 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn and died on May 18, 1874 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn.

+ 12 F    vi. Bertha Adoline KUSSEROW was born on March 1, 1876 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on July 15, 1948 in Glencoe(SIBLEY)Mn at age 72, and was buried on July 18, 1948 in Hamburg(CARVER)Mn.

+ 13 M    vii. Albert Ernst KUSSEROW was born on May 24, 1878 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn and died on June 11, 1880 at age 2.

5. Caroline KUSSEROW was born on April 9, 1843 in Germany, died on January 7, 1935 in Chaska(CARVER)Mn at age 91, and was buried on January 9, 1935 in Chaska(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: January 10, 935, Weekly Valley Herald.

• Cemetery: Mt Pleasant Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Brochio pneumonia, senility.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. ZAMJAHN, CAROLINE
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1935-MN-001988
Date of Death: 01/07/1935
County of Death: CARVER
Surname Soundex: Z525

Caroline married William F. ZAMJAHN, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 14 F    i. ZAMJAHN

+ 15 M    ii. Al ZAMJAHN

+ 16 M    iii. Frank ZAMJAHN

+ 17 M    iv. William ZAMJAHN

+ 18 M    v. Ernest ZAMJAHN

+ 19 M    vi. Charles ZAMJAHN

+ 20 M    vii. Otto ZAMJAHN

6. Sophia Marie KUSSEROW was born on March 12, 1835 in Schlawin(POMMERANIA)Germany, died on July 2, 1923 in Swanville(MORRISON)Mn at age 88, and was buried on July 5, 1923 in Swanville(MORRISON)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: July 5, 1923, Swanville Newspaper.

• Cemetery: Spring Brook Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Mitrial insuffiency.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

Sophia married Peter BESEMAN, son of Peter Frederick BESEMAN and Anna ____________, in 1856 in Schlawin(POMMERANIA)Germany. Peter was born on February 12, 1837 in Germany, died on December 22, 1916 in Swanville(MORRISON)Mn at age 79, and was buried on December 24, 1916.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: No Obituary Available At This Time.

• Cemetery: Spring Brook Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Uremia.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 21 M    i. Ernest BESEMAN

+ 22 M    ii. William BESEMAN

+ 23 M    iii. Albert BESEMAN

+ 24 M    iv. Otto BESEMAN

+ 25 F    v. Unknown BESEMAN

+ 26 M    vi. Frank BESEMAN

+ 27 M    vii. Charles BESEMAN

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


7. Carl Frederick KUSSEROW was born on September 3, 1871 in Stolp, Pommerania, Germany, died on March 25, 1945 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 73, and was buried on March 28, 1945 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

General Notes: Came to the US in 1874 at the age of 3 years

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Served as County Commissioner, 4th District in 1930.

• Obituary: April 5, 1945, Waconia Patriot.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSEROW, CARL FREDRICK
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1945-MN-001921
Date of Death: 03/25/1945
County of Death: CARVER
Surname Soundex: K260

Carl married Pauline Bertha GRAMITH, daughter of Fred GRAMITH and Adeline HASSE, on October 18, 1898 in Carver(CARVER)Mn. Pauline was born on September 8, 1878 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on December 1, 1967 in LesterPrairie(MCLEOD)MN at age 89, and was buried on December 4, 1967 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: Not able to locate obituary.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Generalized areteriosclerosis.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSEROW, PAULINE
Date of Birth: 09/08/1878
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: HASSE
certid# 1967-MN-031053
Date of Death: 12/01/1967
County of Death: MCLEOD
Surname Soundex: K260

Children from this marriage were:

+ 28 F    i. Ella KUSSEROW

+ 29 F    ii. Alice Sophia KUSSEROW died on November 11, 1970.

+ 30 M    iii. Edgar KUSSEROW

+ 31 F    iv. Hilda KUSSEROW

8. Unknown KUSSEROW

9. Otto Frederick KUSSEROW was born on November 2, 1867 in Pommerania,Poland (GERMANY), died on August 5, 1935 in Chaska(CARVER)Mn at age 67, and was buried on August 7, 1935 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

General Notes: His death certificate says he was born in 1868

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: August 8, 1935, Weekly Valley Herald.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Perforation of gallbladder.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSEROW, OTTO FRED
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1935-MN-001999
Date of Death: 08/05/1935
County of Death: CARVER
Surname Soundex: K260

Otto married Bertha REMUS, daughter of Frederich REMUS and Juliana LONG, on April 8, 1902 in Carver(CARVER)Mn. Bertha was born on January 29, 1883 in Germany, died on May 25, 1924 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)Mn at age 41, and was buried on May 27, 1924 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Church: Trinity Lutheran Church.

• Wedding announcement: April 10, 1902, Weekly Valley Herald.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: May 29, 1924, Weekly Valley Herald.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Acute myocarditis, acute appendicitis.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSEROW, MRS. BERTHA
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1924-MN-019235
Date of Death: 05/25/1924
County of Death: HENNEPIN
Surname Soundex: K260

Children from this marriage were:

+ 32 M    i. Ernest Carl KUSSEROW was born on October 23, 1904 in Miinnesota, died on July 26, 1960 in (SCOTT)Mn at age 55, and was buried on July 29, 1960 in BentonTwp(CARVER)Mn.

+ 33 M    ii. Frank Frederick KUSSEROW was born on April 3, 1906 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on June 24, 1952 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn at age 46, and was buried on June 27, 1952 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 34 M    iii. William KUSSEROW died on March 21, 1928.

+ 35 F    iv. Selma KUSSEROW

+ 36 F    v. Minnie KUSSEROW

+ 37 F    vi. Anna KUSSEROW

+ 38 F    vii. Sophia KUSSEROW

+ 39 F    viii. Gertrude KUSSEROW

10. Mina Sophia KUSSEROW was born on May 18, 1874 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on January 13, 1961 in LesterPrairie(MCLEOD)MN at age 86, and was buried on January 17, 1961 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: January 19, 1961, Chaska Weekly Valley Herald.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Effects of a fractured hip/surgery.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

Mina married Diedrich H. LENZEN, son of Heinrich LENZEN and Margaretha BERGMANN, on February 18, 1896 in Carver(CARVER)Mn. Diedrich was born on January 19, 1871 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on March 14, 1950 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 79, and was buried on March 17, 1950 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: March 16, 1950, Chaska Weekly Valley Herald.

• Obituary II: March 23, 1950, Chaska Weekly Valley Herald.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Myocarditis.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 40 M    i. Henry C. LENZEN was born on November 17, 1896 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on October 29, 1973 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 76, and was buried on November 1, 1973 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 41 M    ii. Ernest William LENZEN was born on November 17, 1896 in Minnesota, died on December 8, 1958 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 62, and was buried on December 11, 1958 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 42 M    iii. Diedrich Otto LENZEN was born on July 22, 1898 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on April 12, 1988 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)Mn at age 89, and was buried on April 16, 1988 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)Mn.

+ 43 M    iv. Carl Frederick LENZEN was born on June 3, 1900 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on March 20, 1991 in BellePlaine(SCOTT)Mn at age 90, and was buried on March 23, 1991 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 44 M    v. Herman August LENZEN was born on January 29, 1906 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on December 19, 1995 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 89, and was buried on December 22, 1995 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 45 M    vi. Erwin Christoph LENZEN was born on April 16, 1908 in Minnesota, died on February 12, 1985 in Edina(HENNEPIN)Mn at age 76, and was buried on February 15, 1985 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 46 F    vii. Minnie LENZEN was born on February 19, 1914 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on January 11, 1995 in Oklee(REDLAKE)Mn at age 80, and was buried in January 1995.

+ 47 U    viii. Infant LENZEN

+ 48 M    ix. Elmer John LENZEN was born on November 10, 1921 in Minnesota, died on July 1, 1980 in St.LouisPark(HENNEPIN)MN at age 58, and was buried on July 3, 1980 in Carver County.

11. Ernst Fredrick KUSSEROW was born on May 18, 1874 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn and died on May 18, 1874 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn.

12. Bertha Adoline KUSSEROW was born on March 1, 1876 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on July 15, 1948 in Glencoe(SIBLEY)Mn at age 72, and was buried on July 18, 1948 in Hamburg(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: Juyl 23, 1948, Green Isle Record.

• Cemetery: Hamburg Luthern Cemetery. Probably Emanuel Luthern Cemetery

• Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage, arteriosclerosis.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. BAUMGART, BERTHA
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Mother Maiden Name
certid# 1948-MN-008372
Date of Death: 07/15/1948
County of Death: MCLEOD
Surname Soundex: B526

Bertha married William BAUMGART, son of August BAUMGART and Johanna LATZKE, on September 25, 1906 in Carver(CARVER)Mn. William was born on October 28, 1876 in Germany, died on March 15, 1942 in WashingtonLakeTwp(SIBLEY)Mn at age 65, and was buried on March 18, 1942 in Hamburg(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Church: Trinity Lutheran Church.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: March 19, 1942, McLeod County Republic.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. BAUMGART, WILLIAM
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name
certid# 1942-MN-014581
Date of Death: 03/15/1942
County of Death: SIBLEY
Surname Soundex: B526

• Cause of Death: Apoplexy, hypertension.

• Cemetery: Hamburg Luthern Church Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 49 M    i. William Ernst BAUMGART was born on November 15, 1908 in Minnesota, died on April 12, 1979 in WashingtonLakeTwp(SIBLEY)Mn at age 70, and was buried on April 17, 1979 in Hamburg(CARVER)Mn.

+ 50 F    ii. Anna BAUMGART

+ 51 F    iii. Martha BAUMGART

+ 52 F    iv. Ella BAUMGART

13. Albert Ernst KUSSEROW was born on May 24, 1878 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn and died on June 11, 1880 at age 2.

14. ZAMJAHN

ZAMJAHN married Herman KREINS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

15. Al ZAMJAHN

16. Frank ZAMJAHN

17. William ZAMJAHN

18. Ernest ZAMJAHN

19. Charles ZAMJAHN

20. Otto ZAMJAHN

21. Ernest BESEMAN

22. William BESEMAN

23. Albert BESEMAN

24. Otto BESEMAN

25. Unknown BESEMAN

Unknown married Gust RAHN, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

26. Frank BESEMAN

27. Charles BESEMAN

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


28. Ella KUSSEROW

Ella married Walter SCHWALBE, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

29. Alice Sophia KUSSEROW died on November 11, 1970.

Alice married Fred PREISS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Fred was born on May 31, 1892 and died on August 28, 1965 at age 73.

Noted events in his life were:

• Death Certificate: PREISS, FRED H
Date of Birth: 05/31/1892
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: EGGERS
certid# 1965-MN-022046
Date of Death: 08/28/1965
County of Death: HENNEPIN
Surname Soundex: P620

30. Edgar KUSSEROW

31. Hilda KUSSEROW

Hilda married Jack WILSON, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

32. Ernest Carl KUSSEROW was born on October 23, 1904 in Miinnesota, died on July 26, 1960 in (SCOTT)Mn at age 55, and was buried on July 29, 1960 in BentonTwp(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: August 4, 1960, Waconia Patriot.

• Cemetery: Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Coronary Attack, myocardial infarction.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSEROW, ERNEST CARL
Date of Birth: 10/23/1904
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: REMUS
certid# 1960-MN-017479
Date of Death: 07/26/1960
County of Death: SCOTT
Surname Soundex: K260

Ernest married Mildred KASSEN, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 53 F    i. Marceline KUSSEROW

+ 54 F    ii. Beverly KUSSEROW

+ 55 F    iii. Susan KUSSEROW

+ 56 M    iv. Thomas KUSSEROW

33. Frank Frederick KUSSEROW was born on April 3, 1906 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on June 24, 1952 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn at age 46, and was buried on June 27, 1952 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: 1952, No microfilm available at Minnesota History Center for 1952 to look for obituary.

• Cause of Death: Status Asthmaticus.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. KUSSEROW, FRANK FRED
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Mother Maiden Name:
certid# 1952-MN-002048
Date of Death: 06/24/1952
County of Death: CARVER
Surname Soundex: K260

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

34. William KUSSEROW died on March 21, 1928.

35. Selma KUSSEROW

Selma married Otto DREWS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

36. Minnie KUSSEROW

Minnie married John EMICK, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

37. Anna KUSSEROW

Anna married Edward SCHUETTE, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

38. Sophia KUSSEROW

39. Gertrude KUSSEROW

40. Henry C. LENZEN was born on November 17, 1896 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on October 29, 1973 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 76, and was buried on November 1, 1973 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

General Notes: Twin brother of Ernest

Noted events in his life were:

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

• Cause of Death: Bronchopneumonia, bilaterial-post operative, carcinoma of rectum.

• Obituary: November 8, 1973, Chaska Weekly Valley Herald.

Henry married Margaret Alma PREISS, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 57 F    i. Margaret LENZEN

+ 58 M    ii. Arthur LENZEN

+ 59 F    iii. Dorothy LENZEN

+ 60 F    iv. Audrey LENZEN

+ 61 M    v. Henry LENZEN

+ 62 F    vi. Elaine LENZEN

+ 63 M    vii. Diedrich LENZEN

41. Ernest William LENZEN was born on November 17, 1896 in Minnesota, died on December 8, 1958 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 62, and was buried on December 11, 1958 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

General Notes: Served in WWI. receoved a medical discharge due to contracting pneumonia.
Twin brother to Henry

Noted events in his life were:

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Ventricular Fibrilation.

• Obituary: December 11, 1958, Chaska Weekly Valley Herald.

• Obituary II: December 18, 1958, Chaska Weekly Valley Herald.

Ernest married Annie C. BUCKENTINE, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 64 F    i. Annie LENZEN

+ 65 F    ii. Alvina LENZEN

+ 66 M    iii. Ernest LENZEN

+ 67 F    iv. Lillian LENZEN

+ 68 F    v. Marion LENZEN

+ 69 F    vi. Joanne LENZEN

+ 70 F    vii. Eleanor LENZEN

+ 71 F    viii. Donna LENZEN

+ 72 M    ix. Donald LENZEN

+ 73 M    x. John LENZEN

42. Diedrich Otto LENZEN was born on July 22, 1898 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on April 12, 1988 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)Mn at age 89, and was buried on April 16, 1988 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: April 14, 1988, Minneapolis Star Tribune.

• Cemetery: Lakewood Cemetery. Cremated

• Cause of Death: Pneumonia, severe COPD.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

Diedrich married Gertrude F. BABBE, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 74 F    i. Yvonne LENZEN

43. Carl Frederick LENZEN was born on June 3, 1900 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on March 20, 1991 in BellePlaine(SCOTT)Mn at age 90, and was buried on March 23, 1991 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

• Cause of Death: Natural causes.

• Obituary: March 28, 1991, Waconia Patriot.

Carl married Elsie C. BUCKENTINE, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 75 M    i. Charles LENZEN

+ 76 F    ii. Elsie M. LENZEN

+ 77 F    iii. LaVerne LENZEN

+ 78 F    iv. Karen LENZEN

44. Herman August LENZEN was born on January 29, 1906 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on December 19, 1995 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 89, and was buried on December 22, 1995 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Obituary: December 28, 1995, Waconia Patriot.

• Cause of Death: Abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Herman married Helen Hannah MADDEN, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 79 M    i. Gerald Herman LENZEN was born on April 11, 1933 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on February 23, 2003 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 69, and was buried on February 26, 2003 in Waconia(CARVER)MN.

+ 80 F    ii. Rita LENZEN

+ 81 M    iii. Alan Diedrich LENZEN

+ 82 F    iv. Joan Carolyn LENZEN

45. Erwin Christoph LENZEN was born on April 16, 1908 in Minnesota, died on February 12, 1985 in Edina(HENNEPIN)Mn at age 76, and was buried on February 15, 1985 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: February 20, 1985, Carver County Herald.

• Cemetery: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic heart disease.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

Erwin married Rose Luella NEUNSINGER, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 83 F    i. Lois Ann LENZEN

+ 84 F    ii. Rose Ann LENZEN

46. Minnie LENZEN was born on February 19, 1914 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on January 11, 1995 in Oklee(REDLAKE)Mn at age 80, and was buried in January 1995.

Minnie married Knute B KNUTSON, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

47. Infant LENZEN

48. Elmer John LENZEN was born on November 10, 1921 in Minnesota, died on July 1, 1980 in St.LouisPark(HENNEPIN)MN at age 58, and was buried on July 3, 1980 in Carver County.

Noted events in his life were:

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center.

• Cause of Death: Respiratory failure, emphysema.

• Cemetery: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

• Obituary: unknown day 1980, Minneapolis Star Tribune. Did not photocopy, copied by hand and retyped for insertion into book.

Elmer married Shannah THOMAS, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 85 M    i. Thomas LENZEN

+ 86 F    ii. Sharon LENZEN

49. William Ernst BAUMGART was born on November 15, 1908 in Minnesota, died on April 12, 1979 in WashingtonLakeTwp(SIBLEY)Mn at age 70, and was buried on April 17, 1979 in Hamburg(CARVER)Mn.

General Notes: Middle name was Ernst but he was listed as Ernst Kusserow on his birth certificate

Noted events in his life were:

• Birth Record: Minnesota History Center Index. Baumgart, Ernst
Date of Birth: 11/15/1908
Mother Maiden Name: Kusseron
certid# 1908-26401
County of Birth: Sibley
Surname Soundex: B526

• Cemetery: Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Acute myocardial infarction.

• Death Certificate: Minnesota History Center. BAUMGART, WILLIAM E.
Date of Birth: 11/15/1908
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: KUSSEROW
certid# 1979-MN-009166
Date of Death: 04/12/1979
County of Death: SIBLEY
Surname Soundex: B526

50. Anna BAUMGART

51. Martha BAUMGART

Martha married Patrick FAHEY, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

52. Ella BAUMGART

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


53. Marceline KUSSEROW

Marceline married Donald HERRMANN, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

54. Beverly KUSSEROW

Beverly married Donald HAMM, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

55. Susan KUSSEROW

56. Thomas KUSSEROW

57. Margaret LENZEN

Margaret married Clarence SCOTT, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

58. Arthur LENZEN

59. Dorothy LENZEN

Dorothy married Richard SCHEREER, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

60. Audrey LENZEN

Audrey married Ralph SCHEUBLE, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

61. Henry LENZEN

62. Elaine LENZEN

Elaine married Loren A. GRAPENTINE, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Loren was born on December 9, 1928 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on September 5, 2002 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 73, and was buried on September 9, 2002 in Minneapolis(HENNEPIN)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Cemetery: Fort Snelling Cemetery.

• Obituary: September 2002, Waconia Patriot.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 87 M    i. David GRAPENTINE

+ 88 F    ii. Debbie GRAPENTINE

+ 89 F    iii. Barb GRAPENTINE

+ 90 F    iv. Jenny GRAPENTINE

+ 91 F    v. Lisa GRAPENTINE

63. Diedrich LENZEN

64. Annie LENZEN

Annie married Gilbert SCHLEGELMILCH, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

65. Alvina LENZEN

Alvina married Raymond STEVENSON, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

66. Ernest LENZEN

67. Lillian LENZEN

Lillian married Gerald STACY, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

68. Marion LENZEN

Marion married John KLOOS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

69. Joanne LENZEN

Joanne married Donald DREW, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

70. Eleanor LENZEN

Eleanor married Donald BERRES, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

71. Donna LENZEN

Donna married Delmar KLOOS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

72. Donald LENZEN

73. John LENZEN

John married Ruth ____________, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 92 F    i. Natalie LENZEN

+ 93 F    ii. Nicole LENZEN

John next married Unknown ____________, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 94 M    i. Jeff LENZEN

+ 95 F    ii. Jill LENZEN

74. Yvonne LENZEN

Yvonne married ____________ COONEY, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

75. Charles LENZEN

Charles married Barbara L RING, daughter of George RING and Theresa THEIS. Barbara was born on February 4, 1936 in Shakopee(SCOTT)Mn, died on December 13, 2004 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 68, and was buried on December 18, 2004 in Shakopee(SCOTT)Mn.

Noted events in her life were:

• Obituary: December 2004, Waconia Patriot.

• Cemetery: Catholic Cemetery,Shakopee Minnesota.

76. Elsie M. LENZEN

Elsie married Clifford O. TRENDE, son of Orville TRENDE and Edna HAERING. Clifford was born on December 1, 1925 in Dahlgren(CARVER)Mn, died on May 25, 2000 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 74, and was buried on May 27, 2000 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: June 1, 2000, Waconia Patriot.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 96 M    i. Daniel Frank TRENDE was born on December 5, 1957 in Shakopee(SCOTT)Mn, died on July 20, 1959 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 1, and was buried on July 23, 1959 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

+ 97 F    ii. Kathleen TRENDE

+ 98 M    iii. David TRENDE

+ 99 F    iv. June TRENDE

77. LaVerne LENZEN

LaVerne married Arthur ABRAHAM, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

78. Karen LENZEN

Karen married Hiram GRIMM, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

79. Gerald Herman LENZEN was born on April 11, 1933 in Carver(CARVER)Mn, died on February 23, 2003 in Waconia(CARVER)MN at age 69, and was buried on February 26, 2003 in Waconia(CARVER)MN.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: Waconia Patriot/Internet.

• Cemetery: St. Joseph Cemetery.

Gerald married Doris Mary GRAFF, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

80. Rita LENZEN

Rita married James Robert ZRUST, son of Robert Ferdinand ZRUST and Mary Evangeline (Mayme) WAGENER. James was born on October 3, 1934 in Waconia(CARVER)MN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 100 M    i. James Herman ZRUST

+ 101 M    ii. Mark Robert ZRUST

+ 102 F    iii. Carol Ann ZRUST

+ 103 M    iv. Thomas Lee ZRUST

+ 104 F    v. Ann Marie ZRUST

81. Alan Diedrich LENZEN

Alan married Diane Lynn PAGELKOPF, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

82. Joan Carolyn LENZEN

Joan married Earl Martin SCHULTZ, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Joan next married Lowell Curtis HEALY, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

83. Lois Ann LENZEN

Lois married Robert ZENK, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

84. Rose Ann LENZEN

Rose married Alan STANS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

85. Thomas LENZEN

86. Sharon LENZEN

Sharon married Robert MUEHLBERG, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren)


87. David GRAPENTINE

David married Madonna ____________, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 105 M    i. David GRAPENTINE

+ 106 M    ii. Ryan GRAPENTINE

+ 107 F    iii. Katherine GRAPENTINE

+ 108 M    iv. Collin GRAPENTINE

88. Debbie GRAPENTINE

Debbie married Bruce MULDER, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

89. Barb GRAPENTINE

Barb married Jack SCHUG, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 109 M    i. Matt SCHUG

+ 110 M    ii. Robert SCHUG

90. Jenny GRAPENTINE

Jenny married Dave MEIER, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 111 M    i. Aaron MEIER

+ 112 F    ii. Amanda MEIER

+ 113 M    iii. Andy MEIER

91. Lisa GRAPENTINE

Lisa married Derrick DAVIS, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 114 M    i. Taylor DAVIS

+ 115 F    ii. Sydney DAVIS

92. Natalie LENZEN

93. Nicole LENZEN

94. Jeff LENZEN

95. Jill LENZEN

Jill married ____________ McGLOTHIN, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

96. Daniel Frank TRENDE was born on December 5, 1957 in Shakopee(SCOTT)Mn, died on July 20, 1959 in Carver(CARVER)Mn at age 1, and was buried on July 23, 1959 in Carver(CARVER)Mn.

Noted events in his life were:

• Obituary: July 30, 1959, Waconia Patriot.

• Cemetery: Mount Hope Cemetery.

• Cause of Death: Drowning.

97. Kathleen TRENDE

Kathleen married Mel SCHULTZ, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

98. David TRENDE

David married Laurie ____________, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 116 F    i. Shannon TRENDE

+ 117 F    ii. Sommer TRENDE

+ 118 M    iii. Tyler TRENDE

99. June TRENDE

June married Paul HOEFT, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 119 M    i. Jason HOEFT

+ 120 F    ii. Michelle HOEFT

100. James Herman ZRUST

James married Marcia Patrice GLEASON, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

101. Mark Robert ZRUST

Mark married Susan Kay DALLENBACH, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

102. Carol Ann ZRUST

Carol married Bryon Kent BEQUETTE, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

103. Thomas Lee ZRUST

Thomas married Theresa Ann LEMKE, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

104. Ann Marie ZRUST

Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandchildren)


105. David GRAPENTINE

106. Ryan GRAPENTINE

107. Katherine GRAPENTINE

108. Collin GRAPENTINE

109. Matt SCHUG

110. Robert SCHUG

111. Aaron MEIER

112. Amanda MEIER

113. Andy MEIER

114. Taylor DAVIS

115. Sydney DAVIS

116. Shannon TRENDE

117. Sommer TRENDE

118. Tyler TRENDE

119. Jason HOEFT

120. Michelle HOEFT

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