Evan Richard Vaughan Family Tree:Information about Marie Louise Raasch
Marie Louise Raasch (b. October 23, 1875, d. March 24, 1939)
Notes for Marie Louise Raasch:" On the 1920 United States Census, Mary gave Pomerania as place of birth for herself as well as her mother and father."-Robert LaVern Raasch
New London Press- Republican, Thur,.March 30, 1939, Vol. 45,#82, " Mrs. August Meshke,Resident here for 47 Year, Dies-Mrs. August Meshke, 63, died at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning at her one on Division street. Although Mrs. Meshkehad been in poor health for sometime she was not seriously illuntil a few days before her death.
Mary Raasch Meshke was born October 23, 1875 in Germany and came with her parents to America at the age of 12, years. They settled in the town of Bloomington and her marriage to August Meshke took place in New London on Oct. 14, 1892 where the couple since resided. Survivors are the husband: five daughters, Mrs. Edward Suprise and Miss Catherine Meshke of New London;Miss Lula Meshke and Mrs. John Bartz of Milwaukee; Mrs. Harry Ohlrogge, Luxemberg; three sons, Lester, Leo and Harold all of New London; a sister, Mrs Henry Rachu of Edgar; a brother, Arnold Raasch of Ladysmith; a stepmother, Mrs. Henry Abraham of Clintonville; two half sisters, Mrs. Robert Bork and Mrs. Robert Haimen of Marion; a half brother, Frank Raasch of Clintonville; 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at 1:30 o'clock from the Fehrman-Kircher Funeral home and at 2:00 o'clock Monday from the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. W. E. Pankow officiated and interment was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Bearers were Ed Becker, Wm. Peuter, John Yost, Ed Kleinbrook, H. E. Ehrenreich and Herman Platte."
( Note: Paul Meshke, August's Brother died on Tues. March 28, 1939.)
New London Press-Republican,March 30, 1939, Vol. 45 #82, " Card of Thanks- To all our relatives, many friends and acquaintances, who assisted us so kindly during the illness and after the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Meshke, we hereby extend our sincere thanks to Rev. Pankow for his kindness and words of comfort. The organist, Mr. Boese, the singers for the songs rendered, the Ladies Aid, the pall bearers, those who allowed the use of their automobiles, the Funeral Directors, Fehrman-Kircher and all who showed their esteem for the deceased by attending the funeral. Mr. August Meshke Mr. and Mrs. Ed SupriseMiss Lula MeshkeMr. Lester MeshkeMr. AndMrs. Leo MeshkeMr. And Mrs. Harry OhlroggeMr.And Mrs. John BartzMr. And Mrs. Harold MeshkeMiss Catherine
Meshke. "
More About Marie Louise Raasch:
Burial: March 27, 1939, Most Precious Blood Cemetery,New London,Wisconsin.
Immigration: August 06, 1881, Port of New York,New York.
Religion: Lutheran.
More About Marie Louise Raasch and August A. Meschke:
Marriage: October 14, 1893, New London,Waupaca County,Wisconsin.
Children of Marie Louise Raasch and August A. Meschke are:
- +Alma Elma Meshke, b. March 02, 1894, New London,Wisconsin, d. August 14, 1955, Outagamie County,Wisconsin.
- Lula Elizabeth Meshke, b. January 11, 1896, New London,Wisconsin, d. January 14, 1997, New London,Wisconsin.
- +Lester August Meshke, b. November 13, 1897, New London,Waupaca County,Wisconsin, d. September 09, 1960, New London,Outagamie County,Wisconsin.
- +Leo George Meshke, b. May 21, 1900, New London,Waupaca County,Wisconsin, d. January 27, 1972, Neenah,Winnebago County,Wisconsin.
- +Gertrude Henriette Meschke.
- +Marguerite Mary Meshke.
- +Harold Joseph Meshke, b. June 10, 1912, New London,Wisconsin, d. October 18, 1974, New London,Wisconsin.
- +Catherine June Meshke.