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Daughter Lena's Family and Her Descendants
The Henry and Lena Sporleder Buckendahl Family
Lena Sporleder was born October 4, 1873, at Joliet, Illinois. At age two, she moved with her parents to Carroll, Iowa. Later, they moved to Pierce. She attended school and was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at St. John's Lutheran School east of Pierce.
Henry C. Buckendahl was born on March 27, 1867, at Hanover, Germany. He came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buckendahl, when he was three years of age. Information from the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Henry Senior was born in 1837 and died in 1922. His wife was born in 1841 and died in 1914. The family initially lived in Omaha, Nebraska and then homesteaded a farm six miles east of Pierce.
Henry and Lena were married on February 18, 1890, at St. John's Lutheran Church. To this marriage were born seven sons; Fritz Wilhelm (Fred), Carl, Hugo J., Otto, Theodore, Edward, and Ruben as well as two daughters, Lizzie and Rose.
Henry and Lena purchased a homestead tract seven miles east of Pierce and farmed until 1907. They then moved to Pierce and engaged in the hardware and implement business.
After serving on the Pierce city council, Henry was elected mayor for three terms. He served as the president of the Board of Directors of the Farmers Grain Company and the Pierce County Fair and Agricultural Association. He was a member of the Community Club. He was Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Zion Lutheran Church. At the time of his death, the local newspaper's obituary noted he, "was a man of honor and integrity. He was square in his business dealings and to this fact might be attributed his success as a Pierce business man."
Henry suffered from diabetes for a number of years and underwent surgery to amputate his left leg. The shock of the operation caused him to die of a heart attack on August 16, 1932, at the age of 64. Lena died September 24, 1941, at the age of 67. She had been of ill health for more than a year and died because of a heart condition as well as other complications.

Caroline married BUCKENDAHL, Heinrich Christopher on 18 Feb 1890 in Pierce, Pierce, Nebraska, United States. Heinrich was born on 27 Mar 1867 in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany; died on 16 Aug 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Henry and Lena Sporleder Buckendahl's
Children and Their Families
The Albert and Lizzie Buckendahl Koehn Family
Lizzie L. Buckendahl was born November 29, 1890, in Pierce. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John=s Lutheran Church, Pierce. On April 3, 1912, Lizzie married Albert Ernest Koehn who was born January 4, 1891, in Hadar, Nebraska. To this marriage was born Earl. After their marriage, Albert and Lizzie lived on a farm south of Wee Town. Later, they moved to Pierce where Albert was Chief of Police. He also worked several years for Buckendahl Bros. Albert died November 30, 1961, at age 70. Lizzie lived in the Pierce Manor from 1971 until her death March 22, 1979.

Lizetta married KOEHN, Albert Ernest on 3 Apr 1912. Albert was born on 4 Jan 1891 in Hadar, Pierce, Nebraska, United States; died on 30 Nov 1961. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Henry and Lena Sporleder Buckendahl's
Children and Their Families
The Fritz and Martha Kiepke Buckendahl Family
Fritz Wilhelm (Fred) Buckendahl was born September 3, 1893, in Pierce, Nebraska. On December 8, 1915, he married Martha Elisabeth Adelinda Kiepke at the Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. Martha was born March 9, 1894, at the Kiepke homestead in Pierce County near Hadar. To this marriage were born Lulu Alvira, Arlene Edna, Hilda Lorene, Leon Dale, Lorene Mildred, and Jeanette. Fritz operated an implement business at Plainview before farming about one mile south of Wee Town and later east and south of Hoskins. He retired in 1953. Fritz and Martha were divorced in 1964. Martha lived with her daughter, Jeanette for about three years until she died November 21, 1969, at the age of 75. She is buried in the Zion Lutheran East Cemetery, Hoskins, Nebraska. Fritz died in May1964 at the age of 70.
Children and Their Family
Lulu Buckendahl
Lulu Alvira Buckendahl was born November 22, 1916, at Pierce, Nebraska. She graduated from Pierce High School in 1934, and taught school until her untimely death on July 11, 1937, at the age of 19 at a Norfolk hospital. She is buried in the Zion Lutheran East Cemetery, Hoskins, Nebraska.
Arlene Buckendahl
Arlene Edna Buckendahl was born December 31, 1917, at Pierce, Nebraska. Her daughter, Janice Faye, was born on June 29, 1938. Janice was raised by Arlene's parents.
The Vito and Hilda Buckendahl Kizas Family
Hilda Lorene Buckendahl was born March 3, 1919, at Plainview, Nebraska. On September 8, 1947, she married Vito Alfonso Kizas who was born February 8, 1918, at Donora, Pennsylvania. They were married at the Court House in Minneapolis. Vito died October 22, 1990, at the age of 72.
The Leon and Mardelle Sutton Buckendahl Family
Leon Dale Buckendahl was born November 9, 1920, at Plainview, Nebraska. He attended Pierce County schools until grades seven and eight that he completed at the Lutheran school in Pierce. On April 18, 1948, Leon married Mardelle Sutton who was born January 19, 1925. To this marriage were born Marcia Anne, Mary Lynne, Valerie Lee, Shari Jean, Scott, and Russel. Leon served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. After their marriage, Leon and Mardelle farmed near Wee Town and McLean, Nebraska. Leon died October 22, 1989, at the age of 68. He is buried in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at Norfolk.
Ronald and Lorene Buckendahl Painter
Lorene Mildred Buckendahl was born August 26, 1922, at Plainview, Nebraska. On August 26, 1922, she married Ronald Painter who was born November 21, 1924, in Miller South Dakota. They were married in a Lutheran church in Omaha. To this marriage were born Robert Ronald on May 17, 1958 and Rita Lorene on December 12, 1960.
The Charles and Jeanette Buckendahl Lucas Family
Jeanette Lulu Buckendahl was born November 6, 1937, in Wayne, Nebraska. On September 19, 1964, she married Charles Madison Lucas who was born October 8, 1927. They were married at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Norfolk, Nebraska. To this marriage were born Heather Lyn on February 15, 1969, and Brett David on November 26, 1970. Charles died June 1, 1994, at the age of 66. He is buried in the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fritz married KIEPKE, Martha Elizabeth Adelinda on 8 Dec 1915 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States. Martha was born on 9 Mar 1894 in Pierce, Nebraska, United States; died on 21 Nov 1969 in Hoskins, Wayne, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Hoskins, Wayne, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Henry and Lena Sporleder Buckendahl's
Children and Their Families
The Edward and Rose Buckendahl Family
Rose Buckendahl was born December 14, 1896, in Pierce. On March 5, 1920, she married Edward Dunn who was born March 28, 1881. To this marriage were born Donald, Bonnie and James. Ed was the editor, owner, and publisher of the Pierce County Leader. Ed died May 20, 1946, at the age of 65. Rose lived in Pierce until 1945 when she moved to California to be with her children. She died May 11, 1972, at the age of 75, in North Hollywood, California.



Edward and Rose Buckendahl Dunn's
Children and Their Family
The Donald and Gwyneith Steinkraus Dunn Family
Donald Dunn was born June 17, 1916. On September 25, 1938, he married Gwyneith Steinkraus. To this marriage were born Sally, Donna, Stephen, Sherry, and Debby. Stephen was stillborn on January 3, 1950. Donald died in 1980.
Bonnie Dunn's Family
Bonnie Dunn was born August 8, 1923. On February 23, 1942, she married William Orr who was born December 18, 1923. To this marriage was born William, Jr. on April 5, 1943. He died September 2, 1988, at the age of 45. William, Sr. died in 1964. Later, Bonnie married George Nigro who was born December 14, 1922.
The James and Pam Sanders Dunn Family
James Dunn was born September 22, 1939. On October 5, 1991, he married Pam Sanders who was born April 13, 1946. To this marriage were born Dennis James on February 6, 1962, Tamara Lyn on May 31, 1965, and Darren Michael on September 1, 1971. Dennis is married to Sue ** who was born December 14, 1955.

Rosa married DUNN, Edward Richard on 5 Mar 1920. Edward was born on 28 Mar 1881 in Iowa, United States; died on 20 May 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Hugo and Hazel Stack Buckendahl Family
Hugo J. Buckendahl was born November 30, 1898, in Pierce. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. After completing eighth grade, he attended Seward Concordia College where he received a teaching certificate. On April 3, 1921, Hugo married Hazel Stack who was born April 8, 1903. To this marriage was born Ethel. Hugo was the Pierce County Clerk for sixteen years. He was associated with a metal and drainage concern for twenty one years. He was a salesman for Armco Steel. Hazel worked at Brandeis Cafeteria and Emmanuel Hospital Cafeteria in Omaha. They lived Omaha, Norfolk and Fremont after leaving Pierce. Hugo died August 13, 1960, at the age of 61 from a heart attack. He is buried in Malvern, Iowa.

Hugo and Hazel Stack Buckendahl's
Daughter and Her Family
Lee Roy and Ethel Buckendahl Robbin's Family
Ethel Jeanette Buckendahl was born May 6, 1925, in Pierce, Nebraska. On June 22, 1947, she married Lee Roy Robbins in Omaha, Nebraska. To this marriage was born Jeanette on February 8, 1950. Ethel graduated from the Methodist School of Nursing in Omaha in 1946. Ethel passed away October 24, 1962, at the age of 37 after a lengthy illness caused by leukemia. She is buried in Malvern, Iowa.
Otto and Rose Hilgert Buckendahl’s
Son and His Family
The Dale and Valerie Kroh Buckendahl Family
Dale Edward Buckendahl was born July 4, 1930. On October 30, 1954, he married Valerie J. Kroh. To this marriage were born Tracy Diane on June 15, 1962, Todd Matthew on January 1, 1964 and Kristin Beth on January 27. In 1982, they were divorced. Dale remarried in 1983. Kristin Beth is married to *** Anders. To this marriage were born Garet and April.

Hugo married STACK, Hazel A. on 3 Apr 1921. Hazel was born on 8 Apr 1903; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Otto and Rose Hilgert Buckendahl Family
Otto Charles Buckendahl was born May 21, 1900, in Pierce. He was baptized and as a youth was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from high school and attended Concordia College at Steward, Nebraska. On September 24, 1922, Otto married Rose Hilgert who was born May 26, 1901. To this marriage was born Dale Edward on July 4, 1930. Also, a child was stillborn and another died in infancy. Otto had bookkeeping experience with the family's farm implement business in Pierce and worked for a variety of dealers trying to reorganize after the 1930's depression. Locations included Plainview, Sidney and Scottsbluff in Nebraska; Powell and Cheyenne in Wyoming; Sterling and Ft. Collins in Colorado. They lived in Scottsbluff when Otto died February 12, 1951, at the age of 49 when his car stalled in a snowstorm. Otto had gone to Cheyenne, Wyoming on a business trip and attempted to return home in the snowstorm. His car stalled and Otto tried to walk to a range house. His frozen body was found about a half mile from the house. Rose remained in Scottsbluff until 1955 when she moved to Boulder, Colorado to be near her son. She died in November 23, 1986, at the age of 85. Otto and Rose are buried in St. John's Cemetery east of Pierce.

Otto married HILGERT, Rose Elizabeth on 24 Sep 1922. Rose was born on 26 May 1901; died on 23 Nov 1986 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States; was buried in Pierce, Pierce, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl and Hattie Schwartz Nitz Buckendahl
Carl Buckendahl was born in 1902. He married Hattie Schwartz Nitz who was born in 1900. Carl died April 30, 1980, in Santa Ana, California. Hattie died in 1986.

Family/Spouse: NITZ, Hattie Schwartz. Hattie was born in 1900; died in 1986 in Santa Ana, Orange, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Theodore and LaVerne Mordhorst Buckendahl Family
Theodore Buckendahl was born August 2, 1904. On May 18, 1933, he married LaVerne Mordhorst who was born October 12, 1911. To this marriage were born Judith, Frances, and Gerald. Theodore and LeVerne were retired farmers in the Pierce area. Theodore died October 30, 1992, at the age of 88.

Theodore and LaVern Mordhorst Buckendahl's
Children and Their Families
The Verle and Judith Buckendahl Ostrander Family
Judith Buckendahl was born February 10, 1940. She married Verle Ostrander who was born January 26, 1936. To this marriage were born Janette on November 5, 1960; Steven Verle on April 24, 1963; and Renee Marie on July 27, 1964.
The Dennis and Frances Buckendahl Dommer Family
Frances Buckendahl was born April 30, 1942. She married Dennis Dommer who was born February 20, 1940. To this marriage were born Sylvia Renee on September 2, 1962; David Allen on June 16, 1965; and Keith Michael who was born on December 27, 1969, and died August 6, 1986.
Gerald LeRoy Buckendahl's Family
Gerald LeRoy Buckendahl was born January 2, 1944. He married Donna Schulz. To this marriage were born Gerald and James Theodore. James was born March 21, 1970. They were divorced. Gerald and James were adopted by Donna's later husband, Gary Zierke. Gerald married Patti Tielke. To this marriage were born Ami Michelle on May 22, 1980, and Amber Dawn on October 20, 1981. They are divorced. On October 7, 1988, Gerald married Cheryl Wright.

Theodore married MORDHORST, LaVerne Augusta on 18 May 1933 in Pierce, Nebraska, United States. LaVerne was born on 12 Oct 1911 in Pierce, Nebraska, United States; died on 11 Sep 2000 in Columbus, Platte, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Edward and Marjorie Alexander Buckendahl Family
Edward Buckendahl was born January 15, 1907, at Pierce. On November 26, 1932, he married Marjorie Alexander who was born October 13, 1913, at Plainview, Nebraska. To this marriage was born Gene. Edward was a partner with his brother, Ruben, in the Buckendahl Brothers implement business since 1932. Ed died July 26, 1969, at the age of 62. Marjorie died November 3, 1978, at age 65.



Edward and Marjorie Alexander Buckendahl's
Son and His Family
Gene Buckendahl's Family
Gene Buckendahl was born December 10, 1934. On June 22, 1960, he married Doris Uhl. To this marriage was born Timothy Edward on December 25, 1963. Gene and Doris are divorced.
Ruben and Lorinda Voecks Buckendahl's
Daughter and Her Family
Dian Kay Buckendahl's Family
Dian Kay Buckendahl was born June 23, 1948. On February 12, 1969, she married Jim L. Froehlich. They were divorced. Dian then married Rodney D. Drews who was born February 21, 1948. To this marriage were born Daren on July 16, 1978 and Rachel on March 24, 1981. Rodney died July 27, 1996, at the age of 48.

Edward married ALEXANDER, Marjorie Isabel on 26 Nov 1932 in Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska, United States. Marjorie was born on 13 Oct 1913 in Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska, United States; died on 3 Nov 1978 in Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Ruben and Lorinda Voecks Buckendahl Family
Ruben Buckendahl was born October 9, 1911. On June 2, 1943, he married Lorinda Voecks who was born December 27, 1913. To this marriage was born Dian Kay. They resided in Pierce and were co-owners of Buckendahl Bros. John Deere from 1946 until retirement in 1977. Ruben served in the Army from September, 1942 until January, 1946, in England and Belgium. Ruben died December 24, 1989, at the age of 78 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Lorinda died June 18, 1994, at the age of 80.

Ruben married VOECKS, Lorinda on 2 Jun 1943. Lorinda was born on 27 Dec 1913; died on 18 Jun 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Albert and Lizzie Buckendahl Koehn's
Son and His Family
The Earl and Clara Wagner Koehn Family
Earl Arthur Koehn was born November 12, 1912. He graduated from Pierce High School in 1931. On July 2, 1936, he married Clara Wagner who was born July 31, 1917. To this marriage were born Ethel and a daughter, Betty Ann, who died in infancy. Earl and Clara resided in Pierce where Earl was employed by Buckendahl Hardware and Implement. In 1941, he purchased the plumbing business from the hardware store and operated it until the time of his illness that resulted in his death. Earl died November 11, 1974, at the age of 61. He is buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Clara has since remarried.


Earl and Clara Wagner Koehn's
Daughter and Her Family
The George and Ethel Koehn Stone Family
Ethel Koehn was born September 29, 1941. She married George Stone who was born May 29, 1935. To this marriage were born Michael, Matthew, Mark, and Rachel who was born August 7, 1977.
Arlene Buckendahl’s
Daughter and Her Family
Janice Buckendahl’s Family
Janice Faye Buckendahl was born June 29, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was baptized December 27, 1938, at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. On November 29, 1959, she married Ray Brookhouser at the Lutheran Church in Grand Island, Nebraska. Ray was born September 20, 1934, in Walnut, Nebraska. To this marriage were born Jeffrey and Penny. They were divorced in 1989.
Ronald and Lorene Buckendahl Painter’s
Children and Their Families
Rita Lorene Painter
Rita Lorene Painter was born December 12, 1960, in Norfolk. On April 6, 1981, she married Nicolus J. Martinez who was born August 1, 1960, in Romita, GTO, Mexico. To this marriage were born Alicia Rozario on February 12, 1982; Jose Alfredo on April 5, 1984; and Nicholas Levi on October 11, 1985. Alicia and Jose were born in Norfolk and Nicholas was born in Schuyler. Rita and Nicolus were divorced. On November 20, 1992, Rita married Miguel Martinez who was born March 8, 1970, in Escarcega, Mexico. They were married at the Madison County, Nebraska Courthouse. Rita also has a daughter, Tanya Lyn, born June 2, 1979.

Earl married WAGNER, Clara on 2 Jul 1936. Clara was born on 31 Jul 1917; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Arlene Disappeared after the birth of her Daughter, Janice Faye born Ju ne 29 1938 Arlene's Parents Raised Janice Faye.

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Hilda married KIZAS, Vito Alfonso on 8 Sep 1947 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. Vito was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Donora, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 22 Oct 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leon and Mardelle Sutton Buckendahl's
Children and Their Spouses
The Michael and Marcia Buckendahl Steckelberg Family
Marcia Anne Buckendahl was born May 1, 1945. On January 1, 1964, she married Michael Steckelberg who was born August 2, 1943. To this marriage were born Jon Michael on July 3, 1964; David Loren on May 22, 1967; and Lynne Kristen on September 14, 1975.
The Norman and Mary Buckendahl Jensen Family
Mary Lynne Buckendahl was born December 26, 1947. On June 26, 1965, she married Norman Jensen who was born December 2, 1946. To this marriage were born Melissa on June 24, 1967, Loralee on October 19, 1969, Matthew on October 4, 1976, and Andrew on May 17, 1980.
The Daniel and Valerie Buckendahl Morfeld Family
Valerie Lee Buckendahl was born December 12, 1958. On May 29, 1977, she married Daniel Morfeld who was born May 15, 1957. To this marriage were born Nicholas on June 9, 1979, Megan Lee on June 10, 1981, and Marcus Michael on February 22, 1984.
Shari Jean Buckendahl's Family
Shari Jean Buckendahl was born February 27, 1961. On May 21, 1983, she married Robert Peterson. To this marriage were born Emilee on November 4, 1984 and Eric Floyd on April 23, 1986. They were divorced in 1988. On July 3, 1993, Shari married Charles Steiner who was born December 28, 1961. To this marriage was born Walker Nikolas on July 6, 1994.
Scott Buckendahl's Family
Scott Buckendahl was born May 30, 1963. On June 6, 1983, he married Jeanine Eng. They were divorced in 1988. On September 14, 1991, Scott married Tiffany Hadley McElhose who was born January 4, 1963. To this marriage was born Zachery Tyler on February 21, 1992. Tiffany's child from her previous marriage is Nicole McElhose who was born February 2, 1986.
Russel Buckendahl
Russel Buckendahl was born June 19, 1964. On August 30, 1987, he married Lynn Stewart. They were divorced in 1989.

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Donald married STEINKRAUS, Gwyneith on 25 Sep 1938 in Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska, United States. Gwyneith was born on 25 Sep 1917; died on 24 Mar 1999 in Estes Park, Larimer, Colorado, United States; was buried in Pierce, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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