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THE ZINKE FAMILY TREE
The following ZINKE descendant tree was developed from varied sources
by Bob Zinke in 2005. Bob’s data was entered into the
computer-generated FAMILY TREE MAKER by Donald Knopf.
NOTE: To
read the following ZINKE generation tree:
The “+” in front of a persons name means that person will appear with
the same number in the next generation since he/she married and had
children.
*ZINKE
DESCENDANTS*
Generation No. 1
*1.* * Zinke Descendant Tree *
Der *Zincke* meant "one with a large nose" in Old
German. More generally, *Zinke*
or *Zincke* meant a tooth like projection, which
could be a geological formation or the tooth of a comb. The *Zink* spelling may have derived from "zinc
mines". Zinc is spelled zink in German. But, it is very unlikely the *Zink* name was derived from the metal since
the 19th Century discovery of the metal is centuries newer than the
family. It is temporally possible that the metal took its name from the
family. There was a *Zink* stronghold in Dresden. This Dresden
family of *Zinks* produced several generations of
recorded artists.
Another possible source of the family name may be viewed in Old Salem
Museum, North Carolina. Here, in a glass case, are two Zinke, or wooden
trumpets. While these musical instruments are now considered obsolete,
it is recorded in the Moravian records that an early band at Salem was
not considered complete until "Zinke" arrived from Europe, at which
there was rejoicing. Until someone comes up with more specific
information, the *Zinke/Zincke/Zink* name is derived from an Instrument
played, from a geological feature of an ancient habitat, from noses or
some other physiological feature.
Children of ZINKE descendant tree are:
+ 2 i. Unknown2 Zinke, born Abt. 1805 in
Prussia.
+ 3 ii. Jacob Zinke, born Abt. 1810.
/Generation No. 2/
*2.* *Unknown2 Zinke*
(Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born Abt.
1805 in Prussia.
Children of Unknown Zinke and his unknown wife are:
+ 4 i. Charles 'Carl'^3 Zinke, Sr., born January 22, 1836 in Bismarck,
Saulin, Kreis Lauenburg, Pommern, Prussia; died May 14, 1906 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 5 ii. Wilhelm Zinke, born Abt. 1838.
*3.* *Jacob2 Zinke*
(Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born Abt.
1810. Jacob married *Constance
Zeske* Abt. 1835. Constance was
born Abt. 1810.
Child of Jacob Zinke and Constance Zeske is:
+ 6 i. Albert3 Zinke, born May 26, 1852
in Prussia; died July 23, 1936 in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
/Generation No. 3/
*4.* *Charles 'Carl'^3 Zinke, Sr.* (Unknown2
, Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
January 22, 1836 in Bismarck, Saulin, Kreis Lauenburg, Pommern,
Prussia, and died May 14, 1906 in Moltke Township - Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. ‘Carl’ first married *(1) Julia
Liedtke* Abt. 1864 in Prussia, daughter of Christoph Liedtke. Julia was
born Abt. 1840 in Schönbruck, Kreis Friedland, Reg. Koenigsburg,
Prussia, and died Abt. 1874 in Prussia.* *Variations of the last name are* *Ledke, and Lütke*. *Carl then married *(2) Wilhelmine 'Alvine'
Hoeft* 1875 in Kreis Lauenburg,
Hinterpommern, Prussia, daughter of Johann Hoeft and Caroline Lietzow.
‘Alvine’ was born September 20, 1857 in Barlomin, Kreis Neustadt, West
Prussia, Prussia, and died December 03, 1940 in Moltke Township -
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. ‘Carl’ & ‘Alvine’ are
buried in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery – Moltke Township – Rogers
City, Michigan. Church records show Wilhelmine Alvine. However, she was
always known as *Alvina*.
The following is what Bob Zinke, living
in retirement in Lake Worth,
Florida with his wife Mary, related on May 2000 about his grandfather,
Carl Zinke, and his grandmother Alvina [Hoeft] Zinke Brege:
Carl & Alvina were in America via the aid of Herman Hoeft. Herman
Hoeft was the uncle to Alvine Zinke.
Carl & Alvina Zinke and Carl Hoeft came on the steamship, */Hamburg/*, with Captain Krabbo under the
German flag, and went from Hamburg to Hull to Liverpool and then to New
York. The date of arrival was 15 July 1881. There were only 25
passengers (18 male, 7 female). The ship's manifest shows the
following:
Zinka, Carl, age 32 (might be 52), Bismark, Preussen, Landman
Alvine, age 24
Hoeft, Carl, age 58, Lauenburg, Preussen, Landman
Soon afterward they arrived in Rogers City, Michigan they were greeted
by the other Hoeft families already living there. They made their home
in Rogers City for many years. According to the Advance [local weekly
newspaper] for 8 April 1897: "Carl Zinke, of Rogers City, moved with
his family onto his Moltke farm yesterday, which he recently purchased
from John Hoeft, Sr."
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Moltke Township Federal Census
[E.D. 148 - page 1B] enumerated 10 June 1900 by Emil Peltz shows:
ZINKE, Carl, head, 64, born Jan 1836 Germany, married 25 years, born
Germany, naturalized, to America 1882, in America 18 years, farmer
ZINKE, Alvina, wife, 43, born Sept 1856 Germany, married 25 years, 9
children born with 9 children living, to America 1882, in America 18
years
ZINKE, Lizzie, daughter, 16, born August 1883 Michigan
ZINKE, Albert, son, 15, born Sept 1884 Michigan, farm laborer
ZINKE, Margreta, daughter, 12, born Dec 1887 Michigan, at school
ZINKE, Charles, son, 10, born November 1889 Michigan, at school
ZINKE, Alfred, son, 8, born May 1892 Michigan, at school
ZINKE, Emma, daughter, 6, born November 1893 Michigan
ZINKE, Herman, son, 4, born January 1896 Michigan
ZINKE, Leonora, daughter, 3/12, born March 1900 Michigan
The 1900 Moltke Township census shows Carl as farmer. The 1906 death
certificate also shows him as "farmer" in Moltke Township. The death
certificate states that he died at his residence of pneumonia. He was
buried 16 May 1906 in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke.
Bob Zinke mentioned this in September 2002:
"This farm was owned by William Domke and Wilhelmme Hoeft, John Hoeft,
Sr.'s sister. Wilhelmine then sold it and in 1896 left to live in Royal
Oak, MI with her daughter or granddaughter. The question remains, 'Did
brother John Hoeft, Sr. buy it from her and then sell it to Carl
Zinke'? I think there is something to Carl Zinke maybe owing him money.
If my memory serves me right, Robin Peters mentioned it one time that
someone of the Albert Hoeft grandchildren told her. That possibly may
explain why the Carl Zinke - Alvine Hoeft Zinke family line was not
invited to the Hoeft reunion in 2001. That's what you call passing
'sour grapes' on to the third and fourth generation. It certainly is
possible that Carl couldn't come up with money to repay."
"My grandfather, Carl Zinke, never passed down any knowledge of
parents, etc. I do know he was a captain in the Prussian Army, and
brought his sword back to America with him. It was noted and seen. I
don't know where it is at presently. He was older by 21 years plus over
my grandmother. He falls in the same age area as William Hardies, Sr.,
and Herman Hoeft. He came to America with Alvine in 1881. Grandmother
was with child, and daughter, Alvine was born shortly after arriving in
Rogers City, Michigan. He and family lived in Rogers City until 1897,
when in the latter part of February they moved to Moltke on a parcel of
land they had purchased on top and tangent to what became known as the
Zinke Hill. They lived in Rogers city in two different houses according
to my Aunt Lizzy Schultz. One place was on 6th Street; and the other on
2nd Street across from the Court House. This house is still standing.
My dad swears he was born there, and always took pride in the fact 30
years later, daughter-in-law Ruth Taylor, was born in the same place.
Ruth married my youngest brother, Eugene Zinke."
"My mother said he [Carl Sr.] made a living by doing odd jobs in and
around Rogers City, and being caretaker at the Court House. He may also
have helped in Real Estate transactions as recently discovered by Robin
Peters. Maybe he took a turn acting as Marshall of the town. Also at
huckelberry picking time, they banded together with the Albert Hoeft
Family and picked huckelberries behind the P. H. Hoeft State Park, and
at Hammond's Bay. They pitched tents. Great Uncle Albert Hoeft played
the accordian and they would have a dancing, good time in the evening.
It was Grandfather Zinke's job to take the berries to the Rogers City
shipping boats for desserts at meals. The boat cooks prepared them."
"Also Herman Hoeft, who was their constant shepherd, instructed his
clerks at the store not to charge the Carl Zinke family for any of
their goods. Sounds like quite a deal, but it became a stumbling block
when Herman Hoeft left for California in 1893 due to the Molitor murder
trials that were taking place in Alpena. This is why my grandparents
were forced to move to Moltke and try to work out an existence among
the relatives and shirttails in Moltke. When Grandfather Carl Zinke
died in 1906, the family was left somewhat in the 'poor of the poor'
category. This also was the case for the Johann Hoeft family, and also
for the Albert Hoeft family. This, according to my mother, was told to
her by her mother-in-law, Alvine Zinke. I pretty well accept this. My
Dad said many was the day his mother told him to quick run down to the
creek below the hill and catch some specs [trout] so they could have
supper."
"Alvina [Hoeft] Zinke was a widow, whose husband, "Carl" Zinke died 14
May 1906, when she married Christian Brege Sr. 23 January 1909 at St.
Michael's Lutheran Church in Belknap Township. They lived in Belknap on
the Brege Homestead on the southwest corner of Highway 638 and the
South Rogers Road. When they were old and unable to cope, the Christian
Brege children and the Carl Zinke children got together and made some
kind of deal to tend them at Uncle Charley [Charles, Jr.] and Mary
[Steinke] Zinke in Moltke. Both Christian and Alvine died in Moltke -
Grandpa Brege was buried in Belknap and Grandma Alvina Brege was buried
in Moltke. Alvina Hoeft was married for over 25 years to Carl Zinke and
over 25 years to Christian Brege Sr."
"Also, I never spoke with Grandma Alvina Brege a whole lot. I did speak
some German that I refer to as 'Baby German'. It was the first language
I learned to speak but never built on it as we moved to Rogers City and
then it was English, and German was left behind. We did converse a
little with my little German and her little English. She also had bad
arthritis and then crutches became the norm until she was unable to
walk in the last years of her life in Moltke."
Alvine Brege obit
Alvina Brege, born Sept 20, 1857, died Dec 3, 1940, age 83 years, 2
months, 13 days. Funeral services Friday, Dec 6 1940 at 2:00 p.m. at
home of her son, Carl Zinke, in Moltke and 2:30 p.m. in Immanuel
Lutheran Church of Moltke with the Rev. E. C. Weber officiating.
Internment: Church Cemetery.
Additional notes from Bob Zinke:
The farm where Christian and Alvina [Hoeft Zinke] Brege lived in
Belknap borders on the west against the east of the Knopf farm. My dad
and Don Knopf's dad, Henry Knopf, became close friends when he moved to
Belknap. The story is that my dad [Herman Zinke], Don's dad [Henry
Knopf], and my Uncle John Brege got together in the evenings and played
many games of spitzer. My mother, Bertha Hardies, did a lot of
baby-sitting at the John Brege's. This means my Mother would sit in,
and be a fourth person for playing spitzer. You can see a marriage
resulted from these 'card sessions' between my Mom Bertha and Dad
Herman. I think my Dad was 12 or 13 years old at the time he moved to
Belknap. My Dad grew up like a brother to all the Brege boys on what we
referred to as Brege Road. Our family was always included in any of the
Brege affairs. I knew all of them well because I spent summers on the
Hardies and John Brege farms as a teenager; mostly at the Brege farm. I
knew all about the Trout Creek that begins from a spring on the Hardies
farm, and meanders through the Knopf and Brege farms, and finally
flowing into Lake Huron at Rogers City."
"Another event concerning Carl, Jr. and his sisters Margaret and Emma
is the last name spelling of the Zinke name. These three battled with
the rest of the clan that the name was *ZINK*.
How many years, I don't know. This I know that the gravestone has the
name *ZINK* on it. Carl Zink died in 1906, but
that doesn't mean the stone was bought then. I believe the battle may
have started when the stone was bought. According to my Mother, Bertha
Hardies Zinke, they got pretty furious over the name at that time. The
main thing the family based the *ZINKE*
on was he always signed his name 'Carl Zinke' on any legal papers. This
finally was settled, but not until after Uncle Charley's [Carl Jr]
first son was born, and he named him CARL *ZINK*.
Shortly after that, it was all recorded as *Zinke*.
It's possible they had not checked birth certificates."
"Step-daughter Gertrude Betcht was so much a part of the family that I
recorded her into the tree. I believe many in the Albert Hoeft family
would only know her as a Zinke. I would always visit the Srocks when I
was in Detroit off and on for two years."
"How much this really matters which I will write now I don't know.
Anyway, the Carl and Alvine Zinke's lived in Rogers City from the boat
docking in 1881 and till the latter part of Feb 1897. I know for sure
my Dad was born in Rogers City. Leonara was probably born on the Zinke
Hill farm in Moltke. The others could have been born either at the
Johann and Caroline Hoeft residence in Moltke if Alvine went out there
for birth, or stayed in Rogers City for birth."
Children of Charles Zinke and Wilhelmine Hoeft are:
7 i. Bertha Auguste4 Zinke, born
February 28, 1876 in Saulin, Upper Bismarck, Kreis Lauenburg,
HinterPommern, Prussia; died May 12, 1881 in Saulin, Upper Bismarck,
Kreis Lauenburg, HinterPommern, Prussia. Died of diphtheria.
8 ii. Heinrich Friedrich Zinke, born January 17, 1877 in Saulin, Upper
Bismarck, Kreis Lauenburg, HinterPommern, Prussia; died 1881 in Upper
Bismarck, Kreis Lauenburg, HinterPommern, Prussia. Died of diphtheria.
9 iii. Son Zinke, born 1879 in Upper Bismarck, Kreis Lauenburg,
HinterPommern, Prussia; died 1881 in Hamburg, Germany. This son had
recovered from diphtheria. Charles and Alvine were ready to board the
boat with him, but had a relapse and died. He was buried just before
they boarded the boat in 1881.
+ 10 iv. Alvine Hermine Zinke, born September 13, 1881 in Rogers
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died May 16,
1963 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
+ 11 v. Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna Zinke, born July 31, 1883 in
Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan; died June 27, 1974 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 12 vi. Albert Herman Edward Zinke, born September 06, 1885 in Moltke
(Rogers City), Michigan; died December 10, 1970 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
+ 13 vii. Margaretha 'Margaret' F Zinke, born December 25, 1887 in
Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan; died September 02, 1973 in Sterling
Township [Macomb County], Michigan.
+ 14 viii. Carl 'Charles' Wilhelm Eduard Zinke II, born November 24,
1889 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died December 23,
1961 in Detroit or Clarkston, Michigan.
15 ix. Alfred Herman Gustav Zinke, born May 23, 1892 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died March 02, 1974 in Detroit,
Michigan.
Alfred Herman Gustav Zinke was confirmed 7 May 1905 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His memory verse for life was 1
John 4:19.
The WW 1 Draft Registration card shows: Alfred Zinke born 23 May 1892
in Rogers City, Michigan; natural born; Farm laborer for Alfred Dullack
in Moltke; single; tall; medium build; grey eyes; light born hair.
Signed and dated: Alfred Zinke - 5 June 1917.
The 1920 Michigan, Mackinac County, St. Ignace Township Federal Census
[Roll T625_783; Page 1A; ED 213; Image 0179] enumerated 1 April 1920 by
Chas. V. Goodwin shows:
ZINKE, Alfred, Hired Man, 27, single, born Michigan, father born
Michigan, mother born Prussia, Laborer, County Road
NOTE: Alfred is living in the home of Alvah Decker with 3 other 'hired
men.'
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census
[E.D. 3 - page 2B] enumerated by Otto Grambau 2 April 1930 shows:
ZINKE, Alfred, head, age 37, single, owns farm valued at $3500 value,
no radio set, born Michigan, parents born Germany, farmer, general
farming.
BREGE, Christian, step-father, 73, married at age 24, born Germany, to
America 1870, farmer
BREGE, Alvina, mother, 72, married at age 20, born Germany, to America
1880
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"The Census records give us a clue to Uncle Alfred's whereabouts during
a period of time when no one, me included, were informed. It is obvious
that he was a farm hand till after 1920. This might answer why he
eventually came to own the Christian Brege farm. I do believe he did
have farm experience."
"Alfred never married. He owned a farm in Belknap - at the corner of
Highway 638 and South Rogers Road. He bought it from his brother Herman
Zinke in 1926-1927. Alfred was working in Detroit at the time. He
became responsible for the care of his stepfather Christian Brege and
his mother, Alvine Hoeft Brege until they no longer could care for
themselves. Alfred lost the farm for failure to pay taxes because of
his heavy drinking. He ran up debts at Stubs Tavern (Deer Hunt Inn
today] which was operated by Stubs Wagner. Alfred lost the farm to Stub
Wagner. Stub auctioned off everything. The farm was then operated by
the Koss family. Today, it is owned by the Walter Brege family. After
leaving the farm, he 'disappeared' to Detroit, only known because that
is where he died on 2 March 1974. Alfred is buried with his parents in
the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke."
"Uncle Alfred was one of my godparents. Naturally that made me a little
favorite of his. The 1910 census still shows him in Moltke. As I have
written in Uncle Charley Zinke's account I believe it is practical that
he went to Detroit at the same time as brother Charley. Sister Margaret
helped him get a foothold and he found work. There isn't too much I
know of his first stint in Detroit."
"He came back sometime in 1926 or 1927. Upon this event he made a cash
deal with my father Herman Zinke and purchased the Christian Brege farm
from my father. My dad had become the owner with stipulations that he
care for Christian and Alvine Brege. Upon this settlement Alfred took
over the duties and, of course, the farm."
"From my notes later, under Carl and Marie Zinke, he was unable to
handle caring for them when they became so inept of caring for
themselves."
"He continued to run the farm, but I don't remember the year it ended
for him. Maybe something like 1942. He was unable to manage his money
and also had a strong craving for alcohol and added that with his debts
and unable to pay the taxes he had to give up the farm."
"It was now back to Detroit and sister Margaret and a new start. He
picked up a janitor's job at some place and finished there until Social
Security was available. He always had a room he rented with some
cooking available."
"My father knew he always frequented a bar at Williams and Myrtle
Streets in Detroit. In some of my work stints in Detroit before I
joined the Navy in Sept of 1950 I would take a run there and, yes, I
always found him. After I was discharged and married and back to
Detroit, upon visits from my mother and father, I would take my Dad
down there and visit him."
"There eventually was a falling out between Alfred and the rest of the
family. Why? Well, he wouldn't change his life style and it would cause
some interference with the women siblings and he estranged himself from
them. As I say I did make some visits to him, but then he relocated and
I never found him again in a live state."
"In March of 1974 I received a phone call from my mother that I should
go and look up Uncle Alfred. He had died. They had gotten information
from the place he was renting from. My Aunt Louise Schultz was still
alive then and also my Dad. They were his next of kin, but couldn't
tend it."
"Through red tape I was made legally the one to attend to 'things.'
It's interesting that when I got there the Landlady directed me to a
funeral director who graduated with McWilliams, who was the Funeral
Director in Rogers City at the time. I bartered with him and he said to
his wife, 'Let's take the body up to Rogers City and they can put it
into winter storage for burial next Spring, and we can visit with
McWilliams.' I told him I would kick in an extra $50.00 dollars and
whatever Social Security would pay is all there was. He accepted, and
Alfred Zinke was buried in the Immanuel Cemetery with his parents. I
don't know if it is recorded in the Immanuel files, but it did happen."
"I asked cousin Helen Schultz Goulette if she went to the graveside
service. She said, 'Yes.' I asked her if anybody ever questioned how
Uncle Alfred came to be there. She said, 'No.' Well, Helen didn't know
since my Mother didn't ever tell anyone about Alfred's burial
arrangements. Helen said, 'I never heard anything.' When I told her the
story, she looked at me for a while and finally said, 'Bob, a Big Gold
Star for you.' Well, it certainly was pleasing to hear."
"The bottom line though is I was given the privilege of seeing to it
that my godfather was buried."
"Also in his Detroit rented room was a picture of me of my 8th grade
graduation from the St. John
Lutheran School in Rogers City. I also found a Mouse Gold watch in his
belonging. I took
this home with me. After marrying Mary Buchanan in 1975 naturally it
went with me.
around 1978 our house was broken into and it was robbed at that time. I
had just made
arrangements with a watch repairman to have it fixed. Not in time
though.”
+ 16 x. Emma Erna Emilie Zinke, born November 14, 1894 in Moltke
Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died March 01, 1975 in
Cheboygan, Michigan.
+ 17 xi. Herman Gustav Adolph Zinke, born January 03, 1897 in Rogers
City, Michigan; died November 11, 1982 in Rogers City, Michigan.
+ 18 xii. Leonora 'Nora' Lena Johanna Zinke, born March 03, 1900 in
Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan; died November 05, 1940 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Children of Charles Zinke and Julia Liedtke are:
19 i. Ottilie 'Tillie'^4 Zinke, born 1865 in Pommern, /Prussia; died
1937. She married (1) William August Michael Emerick Abt. 1885; born
Abt. 1865. She married (2) Schwankowski Abt. 1900.
Comments from Bob Zinke:
As far as I know they lived in Detroit till their death. I never knew
Aunt Tillie. I was told though that she did maintain a relationship
with her half sister Margaret Zinke Balke Srock Scriver. There are two
conflicting dates for Tillie’s birth two dates of birth:
1. My mother's date that she had in her Tree was 1865.
2. Ronald Fairbrother's date in his Tree is 1870.
Some observations concerning Ottilie Zink being a witness at the
marriage of Wihelmine Lietzow and Friedrich Rosenau 23 Feb 1897 in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit. I believe it is quite
possible that this is my aunt Tillie Zinke Emerick. She could have
divorced and taken her maiden name back. She is not recorded in any
Lutheran confirmation records in Rogers City, but sister Henietta is.
She may have been confirmed in Germany. I believe she and Emerick left
for Detroit early and separated. Tillie is also shown as godparent for
several baptisms in Detroit. She must also have been one of the
children who insisted on Zink as the last name.
+ 20 ii. Henriette 'Maggie' Ottilie Zinke, born January 10, 1871 in
Pommern.
*5.* *Wilhelm3 Zinke*
(Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born about 1838. Wilhelm married
*Margarethe
Kosch*. Margarethe was born 1840.
1870 Michigan, Washtenaw County, Pittsfield Township, Ypsilanti address
[Roll M593_708; Page 283; Image 17] shows
ZINKE, Wm. 27, Farm laborer, born Prussia
He is shown living on the farm of John G. Cork. Jr. who has real estate
valued at $20,000 and $3,400 in personal property.
The 1890 Detroit city Directory shows Wm. Zinke living on the West side
of Russell Rd, 1 house north of Grand River Avenue.
The 1910 Wayne County, Greenfield Township census shows Wm. Zinke, born
1841
Child of Wilhelm Zinke and Margarethe Kosch is:
21 i. Carl Wilhelm August4 Zinke, born
January 15, 1884 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Carl Wilhelm August Zinke was baptized 1 February 1885 by the Rev. Dr.
Johannes Adam Huegli in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Detroit, MI. Carl's godparents were August Klei, Herman Janisch, Helmut
Knob [Knopf].
Helmut Knopf is the son of David and Helmina [Barba] Knopf. David and
Charles Knopf were brothers. Charles Knopf homesteaded 80 acres of land
in 1873 in Belknap township - Presque Isle County. The farm until today
has been in the Knopf family. It is not known how the Wilhelm Zinke
family might be connected to the Knopf family since Helmuth Knopf was a
godparent for Carl Zinke.
*6.* *Albert3 Zinke*
(Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born May 26, 1852 in Prussia,
and died July 23, 1936 in Presque Isle County, Michigan. Albert married
*Johanna Roeske* 1877 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter
of Johann Roeske and Alwine Hoeft. She was born August 19, 1857 in
Prussia, and died December 16, 1930 in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Albert came to America in 1876.
Albert homesteaded 40 acres in Presque Isle County, Michigan [Range: 34
N 4 E ] - dated 27 July 1885. "Declaration of Intention" to become a
citizen. Copy is part of his Homestead papers for the SE 1/4 of NW 1/4
of Section 1, in Township 34N of Range 4 E containing 40 acres. I
believe this is Bismarck Township. He states in his "Testimony of
Claimant" that he was 32 years old and that his family consisted of a
wife and 3 children (document dated 6 March 1885). He homesteaded the
SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 1, in Township 34N, of Range 4 East,
containing 40 acres on August 18th, 1880.
Albert was an undertaker, cabinetmaker, wagon-maker, and casket-maker
in Rogers City, Michigan.
From the 75th Anniversary Edition of the
Advance is the following
article: "June 16, 1887 - In another column will be found the
advertisement of Mr. Albert Zinke, of Rogers City, manufacturer of
wagons, buggies, etc. Mr. Zinke is an expert mechanic in the business
in which he is engaged and all his work has the reputation of
substantiality and durability. Try him and be convinced."
Another article: "September 15, 1887 - Albert Zinke is building a
dwelling house on his lot on Huron Ave. westerly from his shop. The
house will be with two gables and two stories high, it will be an
ornament to the street and a home for Mr. Zinke to be proud of."
Another article: "September 20,, 1900 - A fine hearse consigned to Geo.
W. Schnoor of Rogers City, arrived on the steamer /Douglas/ last Tuesday morning. We understand
that the vehicle was ordered and purchased for undertaker Albert Zinke,
who will hold it at the disposal of the public whenever its services
are needed."
Albert Zinke obituary:
Albert Zinke Died Thursday. passed away at his home the evening of July
23
about 7:30 at the advanced age of 84. Mr. Zinke had been in failing
health the past two years.
He had been a resident here for over fifty years. Born in Germany, he
came to this country when he was about 23 years of age. He lived in
Detroit for several years and was married in 1877 to Miss Johanna
Roeske. Mrs Zinke died in December 16 1930. Mr and Mrs Zinke lived on a
farm in Bismarck Township for about three years and then took up a
residence in Rogers City.
Mr Zinke was a carpenter by trade. He engaged in business in Rogers
City, doing the work of his trade and handling wagons and carriages.
Later he entered the undertaking business and retired about seven years
ago, after conducting a successful business for some 45 years.
Surviving him are his three daughters, Mrs. William Baker, Mrs. John
Schlager and Mrs, Albert Streich of Rogers City, and two sons Max Zinke
of Detroit and Reinhard Zinke of Rogers City. Mrs. John Welsch and Mrs.
Marie Wentzleff of Detroit are nieces.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday at 2:30 pm from the home. Rev.
Bank of Onaway conducted the funeral service and interment was in the
Rogers City Memorial Park. Acting as pallbearers were Charles Hopp,
William Bruder, August Hein, William Claus, Fred Florip and Charles
Gruelke. Mrs Arthur Ermel of Alpena and Norval Schlager of Pontiac,
grandchildren, were here for the funeral.
In earlier years Mr. Zinke was quite an active citizen in the
communiity. At one time he was village marshal. He led a very quiet
life and over the past twenty-five years we found him a very good
neighbor. His death removes one of the older citizens of the village
who knew Rogers City almost from its infancy.
Bob Zinke's NOTES:
"Albert's obituary mentions two nieces. Now the question is 'are these
nieces sisters or cousins'? If they are sisters it should mean their
father was a brother to Albert and also a first cousin to my
Grandfather Carl Charles, Zinke, Jr.. Then, there is an Albert Zinke
(d. 1990?) buried on the Oak View Cemetery in Royal Oak who possibly is
a relative here somewhere. This is based on what my mother told me when
I asked her about it many years ago. My wife Mary has two husbands who
are buried on this cemetery. That is how I discovered an Albert Zinke
being buried in that same cemetery"
"The nieces listed for Albert are
1. Mrs John Welsch
2. Mrs Marie Wentzleff
Then there is this Albert Zinke [d. 1990?]. Could he be a brother to
these two nieces or a cousin which would mean another Zinke father. If
another Zinke father, could there be such a thing as a brother of my
grandfather Carl Charles Zinke?"
"Also to note here is that the above obituary has Albert and Johanna
marrying in 1877. The census shows they were married in 1876."
Johanna Roeske Zinke obituary:
Mrs Albert Zinke for over fifty years a resident of Rogers City and
numbered among its oldest pioneer residents, passed away Tuesday
morning at five o'clock at the age of seventy-three years. Mrs Zinke
had been ill for the past four or five months and had been in a
helpless condition.
Funeral services will be held Friday from the home on Huron Ave. at
1:15 o'clock and from the Westminster Church at 2:20 o’clock . Rev J.
L. Kennedy will officiate at the service.
Mrs. Zinke was before her marriage Miss Johanna Roeske. She was born in
Germany and came to Detroit in 1877. It was in Detroit that she was
married to Albert Zinke and as a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Zinke came
to this county, making their home in Bismarck Township. They lived
there for two years and then moved to Rogers City where they have lived
since that time dwelling here fifty one years. Mr and Mrs Zinke
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago.
Surviving Mrs Zinke are her husband, three daughters, Mrs William
Baker, Mrs John Schlager and Mrs Albert Streich, all of this city, and
two sons, Max of Detroit and Reinhard of the city. Mrs Amelia Hansen is
a sister and Chas. Roeske a brother. She leaves sixteen Grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Zinke have lived in their home on Huron Ave. for over fifty
years. Adjacent to the Advace office, we can speak most highly of them
as neighbors for the past eighteen years and it is indeed with regret
that we chronicle the passing of this pioneer woman."
NOTE: The obituary fails to mention that she is buried in Rogers City
Memorial Park Cemetery. I, Bob Zinke, have visited her grave often.
The 1880 Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan Federal
census [ED 280 - page 1] taken between 03-19 June 1880, enumerated by
August Grossman shows:
ZINKE, Albert, 28, Head, Farmer, born in Prussia, parents born in
Prussia
ZINKE, Johanna, 22, Wife, Keeping House, born in Prussia, parents born
in Prussia
ZINKE, Max, 2, Son, born in Michigan, parents born in Prussia
ZINKE, Martha, 3/12 born February, Daughter, born in Michigan, parents
born in Prussia
The 1900 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers village Federal Census
[E.D. 152 - page 5B] enumerated 9 June 1900 by William E. Bennett
shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
ZINKE, Albert, head, 48, born May 1852 Germany, married 24 years, to
America 1876, Wagon Maker
ZINKE, Johanna, wife, 42, born August 1857 Germany, married 24 years, 7
children born with 7 children living, to America 1872
ZINKE, Martha, daughter 20, born April 1880 Michigan, married 1 year, 0
children born, at home
NOTE: No husband is listed for Martha.
ZINKE, Lizzie, daughter, 17, born January 1883 Michigan, single, at
home
ZINKE, Ada, daughter 14, born April 1886 Michigan, at school
ZINKE, Augusta, daughter, 10, born June 1889 Michigan, at school
ZINKE, Reinard, son, 8, born March 1892 Michigan, at school
ZINKE, Dora, daughter, 5, born June 1894 Michigan
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers Township Federal Census
[E.D. 178 - page 6B] enumerated 21 April 1910 by Max C. Kuhlmann shows:
Living at Huron Avenue
ZINKE, Albert, head, 57, married 32 years, born Germany, to America
1872, Own Wagon Shop Carpenter
ZINKE, Johanna, wife, 52, married 32, years, 7 children born with 7
children living, born Germany, to America 1867
ZINKE, Reinhart, son, 17, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
ZINKE, Dora, daughter, 14, born Michigan, parents born Germany
NOTE: The family enumerated just before the Albert Zinke family was the
David Goulette family.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers [village] Township
Federal Census [E.D. 330 - page 6B] enumerated 10 January 1920 by Otto
A. Schmeckel shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
BAKER, William A., head, 46, owns debt free, born Michigan, father born
Canada Englsih, mother born New York, Electrician, wiring houses
BAKER, Martha A., wife, 38, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BAKER, Orie W., son 11, born Michigan
ZINKE, Albert, father-in-law, 67, rents, born Germany, to America 1874,
Wagon maker in own shop
ZINKE, Johanna, wife, 62, born Germany, to America 1870
ZINKE, Dora, sister-in-law, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, no occupation
The 1930 Rogers City federal census [E.D. 17 - page 11A] shows: [10
april 1930]
Living at 230 East Huron Avenue
ZINKE, Albert, head, 77, married at 25, owns home valued at $2200, born
Germany
ZINKE, Johanna, wife, 72, married at 20
GOULETT, Eva, grandchild, 16
Children of Albert Zinke and Johanna Roeske are:
22 i. Lydia4 Zinke, born February 20,
1878 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died 1878 in
Rogers City, Michigan. Twin to Max.
+ 23 ii. Max Ferdinand Zinke, born February 20, 1878 in Moltke (Rogers
City), Michigan; died June 09, 1938 in Detroit [Wayne County],
Michigan.
+ 24 iii. Martha Albertine Zinke, born April 18, 1880 in Moltke (Rogers
City), Michigan; died March 20, 1960 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan.
+ 25 iv. Eliza 'Lizzie' Emilie Bertha Zinke, born January 27, 1883 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died April 24, 1920 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 26 v. Adeline Adelheid 'Ada' Elfriede Zinke, born April 05, 1886 in
Bismarck Township [Hawks], Presque Isle County, Michigan; died April
18, 1965 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 27 vi. Auguste Wilhelmine Johanna Zinke, born June 20, 1889 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died December 01, 1977 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 28 vii. Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm Zinke, born March 15, 1892 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died January 22, 1954 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan.
29 viii. Dora Louise Emilie Zinke, born June 29, 1894 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died December 04, 1920 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. Dora was buried 7 December 1920 in the
Memorial park Cemetery in rogers City, Michigan.
Dora Louise Emilie Zinke was baptized 22 July 1894 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. Her godparents were Ludwig Bruder, Emilie Hamann, Louise
Kitchen.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers [village] Township
Federal Census [E.D. 330 - page 6B] enumerated 10 January 1920 by Otto
A. Schmeckel shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
BAKER, William A., head, 46, owns debt free, born Michigan, father born
Canada Englsih, mother born New York, Electrician, wiring houses
BAKER, Martha A., wife, 38, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BAKER, Orie W., son 11, born Michigan
ZINKE, Albert, father-in-law, 67, rents, born Germany, to America 1874,
Wagon maker in own shop
ZINKE, Johanna, wife, 62, born Germany, to America 1870
ZINKE, Dora, sister-in-law, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, no occupation
NOTE: Dora died later that year - December 1920
/Generation No. 4/
*10.* *Alvine
Hermine4 Zinke*
(Charles 'Carl'3 , Unknown2 , Zinke
Generation1 Tree) was born September 13,
1881 in Rogers Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan,
and died May 16, 1963 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan. She
married *Frederick 'Fred' A Jana* August 27, 1901 in St. Thomas
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
He was born May 06, 1877 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan, and
died March 09, 1943 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
Alvina was born in Rogers City shortly after arriving from Prussia.
That would indicate the family arrived in America in July or August,
1881.
Alvine Hermine Zinke was baptized 5 October 1881 at Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moltke by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller. Her godparents were Johann Hoeft, Hermine Hoeft, and
Friedericke Paul.
Alvine was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 18 March 1894 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City, Michigan. Alvine's memory verse for life was Romans 1,
verse 16.
Norma Jana Johnson, living in Cheboygan, MI in 2002 writes:
"Alvine Zinke was born in Rogers City on 13 September 1881, several
months after Carl and Alvine Hoeft Zinke came to America. Around 1900
she went to Cheboygan to work as a servant for a jewelry storeowner.
There she met Fred Jana, and they were married in August of 1901. She
had 4 boys. Albert [my father] was the oldest. He was a sickly baby,
but he lived the longest of the boys. Ernest moved to Milwaukee, WI and
married but had no children. His first wife was a Mary Edger and his
second wife was somebody called Ethel. He worked in a tannery there.
Leonard never married and took care of his parents as they grew older.
He had Rheumatic Fever when he was young and was sickly forever after.
He worked as a watchman at different factories over the years. One of
the sponsors for Leonard's baptism was Bertha Hoeft. Irwin died at the
age of 4 from Diphtheria. No one could come to the house because it was
quarantined. They showed him to relatives in his casket through the
window. Fred and Alvina married at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in
Cheboygan. They lived at 109 South F Street in Cheboygan all their
life. Fred was a foreman at the Tannery in Cheboygan and when that
closed he worked for the city as watchman at several buildings over the
years."
"The family would go to Rogers City using those large ships that
cruised the Great Lakes at that time. They were once in a big storm and
thought they were going down. The orchestra played 'Nearer My God to
Thee'. My dad would never go on a boat or ship again for the rest of
his life. I don't know if any of them ever did. Later my grandfather
[Fred] got a car and we would go on the old Alpena State road to Rogers
City. The road was so bad that every time I went I would get carsick.
We went at least 2 times a year. I remember one time going to the farm
in Belknap while Margaret was there caring for Alvine and Christian.
They were confined to bed with I believe arthritis. They had a lot of
food that day but there were so many flies around the salads that my
mother would not let me eat any of them. Alfred was also living there
at that time. Later we would visit Great Grandmother Alvine at Uncle
Charlie's [Carl] house and tavern in Moltke. After she died we would
visit at Aunt Lizzie [Louise] and Albert Schultz's and also stop in
every time to visit Bob's parents. Albert Schultz liked to drink a lot
and my grandfather never drank. Much too often Albert would get him
drunk when we visited so he would sleep all the way home. Other times
they would come up to Cheboygan to stay all night and Albert Schultz
would take him up to a bar and the same thing would happen."
"I stayed with my grandma often because my mother worked at the Garmet
Factory. My dad worked at the paper-mill when it was open. It changed
hands often so there were times when he was out of work so then he
worked on The Huron Shore Road with Leonard or they both picked apples.
Leonard had big hands and he was known at the orchards for picking the
most apples in a day."
"Fred died in his sleep of a heart attack after working all night as a
watchman at the waterworks. He died on 9 March 1943 at the age of 65.
Alvina was at the doctor's office when they called her home to tell her
that he had died. Alvine died from a stroke. She had been mostly
bedridden for a years or more with arthritis. She died 16 May 1963 at
the age of 81. We lived several blocks from them and two of my children
would go there every noon during the week to bring her hot tea. Leonard
would have a sandwich made for her."
"They always had a large garden, which produced a lot of fruits and
vegetables. Leonard had a real green thumb. Grandma also had a big
flower garden and kept us supplied with bouquets of flowers all season
long. We also went picking blueberries and blackberries a lot every
summer."
"We didn't visit with Max and Emma a lot but we always spent Christmas
together. We would go to our house first, then Grandma's [Alvine], then
Max and Emma's. They took turns having the Christmas meal. Everybody
got gifts at each house. I liked that. When Chester got married to Anna
Marie LaVigne we added their house and when I married Arnold we added
our house so it kept us pretty busy for a few years. As they got older
Max was sick and it became harder to continue. Chester was also sick a
lot. He died from cirrhosis of the liver. Max had some kind of disease
that probably came from his exposure to the cleaning fluids. Emma
suffered from arthritis and her knees were bent out at terrible angles.
I don't know how she walked. They had a successful Dry Cleaning
Business for many years. They never talked about family business and
they were secretive about almost everything."
"I have 5 children who all worked their way through college with the
help of scholarships. They all have good jobs all over the United
States. I have 4 adorable little grandchildren. We're busy and happy
when we're not ailing."
Signed: Norma
Jana
OBITUARY:
Mrs. Alvina Jana Dies
Mrs. Alvina Jana died this morning at 4 o'clock at the Community
Memorial Hospital from effects of a stroke. She was in the hospital 10
days.
Mrs. Jana was born in Rogers City. She came to Cheboygan to work, and
married Fred Jana. He preceded her in death March, 1943.
Mrs. Jana was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, and was active in
women's activities of the church.
Survivors are three sons Leonard and Albert of Cheboygan and Ernest of
Milwaukee; grandchildren Mrs. Arnold Johnson of Cheyboygan, Donald Jana
of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Robert Jana, attending college at Ferris
State College; three brothers: Herman Zinke of Rogers City, Albert
Zinke of Moltke, and Alfred Zinke of Detroit; and three sister; Mrs.
Emma Jana of Cheboygan, Mrs. Louise Schultz of Rogers City, and Mrs.
George Scriber of Carlton.
The body is at the Nordman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
conducted at St. Thomas Lutheran Church Saturday at 2 p.m. by Rev.
Edmund Mantei, followed by burial in Pinehill Cemetery.
NOTES from Norma [February 2003]:
"Alvina Zinke Jana came to Cheboygan to work as a maid in a jewelry
owner's home. After she met and married my Grandfather Fred Jana they
bought a house on 109 F Street. That was only a block away from Fred's
Mother's house. Fred's brother-in-law Hank Wagner, who had relatives
also in Roger City, owned a store in between Fred and his mother. Hank
Wagner was a butcher and he made moonshine. Fred's mother was a Matilda
Schmidt who also may have been from the Roger City area. I was
surprised to find out that my grandfather had lived in Moltke in the
1880 Census. His father's name was Fritz Jenny and my grandfather was 3
years old at the time. My grandfather was listed as Fritz also instead
of Fred. Back to Cheboygan, Emma Zinke Jana and her husband Max also
lived in the same area but across the street from his mother. Emma did
not come to Cheboygan at the same time Alvina did. I have post cards to
Alvina when she was Mrs. Fred Jana from Emma in Detroit. Emma was
staying with Margaret at the time. She may have been just visiting. I
also have cards from Charlie in Detroit to Alvina."
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Alvine Zinke Jana is certainly remembered well. She and Fred came
reasonable amount of times for visits to our home in Rogers City. Many
times Uncle Max and Aunt Emma Zink Jana came with them. They also
visited separately."
"One notable visit was when both pairs came for a visit to the
Christian Brege farm. [Maybe the Albert Jana family was there also, and
they would include Norma Jana Johnson.] It was on a Sunday. The main
purpose of the visit was that Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ed Srock along
with Lillian Balke Pouliot and husband Willis along with children Roy,
Robert, [Little Ronald maybe wasn't there yet]. This particular Sunday
was a beautiful day and the Herman Zinke family and Albert Schultz
family, in their own cars, came to the farm. It was notably aware to
the John and Helen Breges that a large part of their step-family was
gathered across the road. In no time they joined the group. Also
Charles and Lenora Zinke Schram were there. I can't leave out Alfred
Zinke since, at that time, he owned the farm and was responsible for
taking care of Grandpa Chris and Grandma Alvina Brege."
"After a fine meal for everyone, the men all gathered on the front
porch which was an L shaped porch. The women were primarily in the huge
kitchen and many of the children migrated outside playing or used the
living room to play games such as I Spy, Spin The Bottle, Button Button
Whose Got The Button and many other games. Little Bobby hung around the
men being sure not to get in their way or be told then to go with the
rest of the children. Well, Uncle Alfred Zinke got out a can of Snuff,
put some in his nose and passed it on. Each man had to take some
especially when the first to the right did. Well, that was something to
behold when all had done it. The sneezing that occurred took on all
kinds of sounds, and the laughter was hilarious."
"There would also be a time that Albert and Lizzy Schultz would pile
into our model A and it was off to Cheboygan. So we got to learn
Cheboygan, MI by visiting the two Jana families. I recall one time
there was a parade which of course was a big deal for us."
NOTES on Fred Jana from Norma Jana Johnson [February 2003]
Fred Jana worked at the Tannery and was a Foreman there. When the
tannery closed my grandfather worked for the city doing various jobs.
At the time of his death he was a night watchman at the water plant.
Albert (my dad) and Leonard worked several different years on clearing
the way for U S 23. I suppose that was WPA work although that word was
never mentioned. Later Albert and Leonard worked at the Paper mill.
Albert was afternoon foreman in the finishing room and Leonard was a
watchman. Leonard was always sickly but he did live into his 70's.
Ernest went to Milwaukee when he was young to work in a Tannery there.
Fred and Max Jana were both prominent members
of the volunteer Fire Department and I have many pictures of them in
their uniforms.
Alvina and Emma both had a lot of arthritis. My grandmother seemed to
always be rubbing with some kind of smelly liniment and using hot pads.
I'm sorry to say I'm in the same predicament. Emma had knees that bowed
out at 45-degree angels and I don't know how she walked but she did
walk like that for some years. Then she ended up in a nursing home
unable to walk. My grandmother was bedridden at home for some years
with complications from arthritis. Leonard cared for her with help from
my mother and dad. Two of my children would bring her lunch and tea
every day while Leonard was working. We lived several blocks away. I
was surprised to learn that Robin's father and uncle also both had knee
replacements and arthritis.
There were some Bruder and Brascalla names in Cheboygan who were
related a little but I don't know how. Also some Chapman married to a
Hoeft or Zinke lady lived in Cheboygan and were related.
Bob, I remember your family and the Schultz family coming up to
celebrate Max and Emma's anniversary. It must have been their 25th. I
went bowling with you and your brothers while they were visiting. I
would like to get in touch with Fred Jana (Emma's grandson) as I think
he might have some info. He told my daughter he has the papers of Max
and Emma. He lives someplace in Indian River, Mi and runs a campground.
OBITUARY
FRED A. JANA IS FOUND DEAD
Fred A. Jana was found dead in bed at his home, 109 South F St.,
yesterday at 3:10 p.m. by his son Leonard, who went to the room to
awaken him.
Mr. Jana was employed as night watchman at the Waterworks. He had been
in good health and worked Monday night as usual. He left work at 6 a.m.
and coame home for breakfast. After a short time he retired. The son,
Leonard, went to awaken him at mid-afternoon before departing for his
work at the Paper Mill and discovered his parent had been dead about
two hours.
Dr. Larson was called and pronounced him dead. Dr. F. C. Mayne, county
coroner, was also called. Both agreed that death was caused by a heart
attack.
The end came quietly. There was no disorder in the bedding to indicate
a struggle, and Mr. Jana lay on his side as if peacefully sleeping.
He was born May 6, 1877, in Cheboygan, and was a lifelong resident of
this city. In his youth, he worked in lumber camps and the Duncan City
sawmills.
He was later employed for about 25 years at the Tannery where he was a
foreman. After the Tannery closed, he was for a number of years,
janitor of the Thompson Gym.
He was a member of the Fire Department about 45 years. In the first
years of his service, he helped pull hand-drawn fire fighting equipment
in the era before motor fire engines.
He was married to Alvina Zink of Rogers City on August 28, 1901. Four
children were born to the union. One son, Erwin, died in childhood.
He is survived by his widow; 3 sons: Leonard and Albert of Cheboygan
and Ernest of Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Norma and Donald Jana; two
brothers, Max and Edward, of Cheboygan; and one sister, Mrs. Mary
Wagner, of this city.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
home. Rev. Edmund Mantei will officiate. Burial will be in Pinehill
Cemetery
The 1930 Michigan, Cheboygan County, Cheboygan [city] Ward 2, Michigan
federal census [E.D. 6 - page 7A] enumerated 12 April 1930 by Fred R.
Ming shows:
Living at 109 Water Street East NOTE: Fred & Alvina always lived at
109 South F Street
JANA, Fred A., head, 52, married at age 24, owns house valued at $1000,
has radio, born Michigan, parents born Germany, janitor at library
JANA, Alvina H., wife, 48, married at age 20, born Michigan, parents
born Germany
Children of Alvine Zinke and Frederick Jana are:
+ 30 i. Albert Herman Emeal5 Jana, born
May 14, 1903 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan; died March 27,
1968 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
31 ii. Ernest Henry Christopher Jana, born February 28, 1905 in
Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan; died July 02, 1968 in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He married Mary Ethel Edgart December 31, 1932 in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; born 1907; died 1968 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No
children born from this marriage. They divorced.
Ernest Henry Christopher Jana was baptized in the St. Thomas
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cheboygan, Michigan. His godparents were
Christian Bushalla and Amelia Liebner.
32 iii. Leonhard John Eduard Jana, born March 30, 1907 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan; died March 1984 in Cheboygan, Michigan.
Leonhard John Eduard Jana was baptized 19 May 1907 by the Rev. John
Sosha, Jr. in the St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cheboygan,
MI. His godparents were Bertha Hoeft, Ida Liebner, E. Jana
Leonhard never married. He was a watchman at the paper mill and at
Plymouth car dealership - both in Cheboygan.
33 iv. Irwin Almer William Jana, born May 10, 1909 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan; died of diphtheria January 17, 1914 in
Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
Irwin Almer William Jana was baptized at the St. Thomas Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Cheboygan, MI. His godparents were Wilhelm Schmidt,
M. Liebner.
*11.* *Louise
'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born July 31, 1883 in Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan, and
died June 27, 1974 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
‘Lizzie’ married *Albert Robert Franz Schultz, Sr.* October 19, 1904 in
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke Township - Rogers City,
Michigan, son of Julius Schultz and Emilie Tobian. Albert was born
November 24, 1883 in Moltke township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died
May 15, 1956 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. ‘Lizzie’
was buried June 30, 1974, Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City,
Michigan and Albert was buried May 18, 1956, Memorial Park Cemetery -
Rogers City, Michigan.
Louise Therese Johanna Zinke was baptized 19 August 1883 at the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moltke by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller. Her godparents were Friedrich Bertram, Therese Hoeft,
and Alvine Zinke.
NOTE: Here is a case of a mother being recorded as a sponsor.
Louise was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 25 April 1897 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City, Michigan. Her memory verse for life was Psalm 119, verse
105. NOTE: This may be hard to understand, but Immanuel of Moltke and
St. John's of Rogers City were served by the same minister until 1915.
Pastor Druckenmiller served both congregations and, therefore, the
entry record of those congregations could be put into one book or the
other. Even if she was living in Moltke at this time and the last year
of her confirmation instruction was in the Moltke Parish, Pastor
Druckenmiller let her be confirmed with her original class at St John
in Rogers City.
Albert Robert Franz Schultz was baptized 26 December [2nd Christmas
Day] 1882 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His godparents were Ferdinand
Plinski, Franz Burder, Amalia Tosch.
Albert was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 11 April 1897 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. Albert's memory verse for life was Matthew 7:13,14.
Witnesses at Louise and Albert's marriage by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller were Albert Zinke and Amanda Wick.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Moltke Township Federal Census
[E.D. 172 - page 4B] enumerated 28 April 1910 by Emil Peltz shows:
SCHULTZ, Albert, head, 27, married 5 years, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Farmer
SCHULTZ, Lizzie, 26, married 5 years, 4 children born with 1 living,
born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHULTZ, Edna, daughter, 4, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
BOYER, Frederick, ward, 15, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Otto, brother, 30, single, born Michigan, prents born Germany,
Farmer
SCHULTZ, Julius, Sr., father, 65, married 41 years, born Germany, to
America 1869
SCHULTZ, Emilie, mother, 64, 8 children born with 7 children living,
born Germany, to America 1869
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Moltke Township Federal Census
[E.D. 315 - page 8A] enumerated 16 January 1920 by Ernst G. Brege
shows:
SCHULTZ, Albert, head, 39, owns debt free, born Michigan, parents born
West Prussia, farmer, general farm
SCHULTZ, Louisa, wife, 36, born Michigan, parents born West Prussia
SCHULTZ, Edna, daughter, 14, born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Helen, daughter, 7, born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Rudolph, son, 5, born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Albert, son 4 2/12, born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Harry, son, 1 10/12, born Michigan
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 21A] shows:
Living at 346 West Friedrich Street
SCHULTZ, Albert, head, 47, married at age 21, owns home, $2000 assets,
born Michigan, both parents born Germany, laborer at stone quarry
SCHULTZ, Louise, wife, 46, married at age 20, born Michigan, both
parents born Germany
SCHULTZ, Helen, daughter, 17, single, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
SCHULTZ, Albert, Jr., son, 14, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Harry, son, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
SCHULTZ, Otto, brother, 50, single, no employment, born Michigan,
parents born Germany
The following are notes dated May 2000 from Bob Zinke, living in
retirement in Florida, on the Albert Schultz family:
"The Albert Schultz - Louise Zinke Schultz family was the closest of
all our lines to the Herman Zinke - Bertha Hardies Zinke. We moved into
Rogers City from the Hardies Homestead and soon purchased a house on
Friedrich Street, two houses from the Albert Schultz's. I was always
their 'little baby cousin, Bobby', and was truly my great Zinke family.
Uncle Albert's parents, Julius and Emile, had a farm at the north end
of what is now the Ward Branch Road. This is reason my Aunt Lizzy met
Albert Schultz. It was a bit of a walk to the Schultz farm in Moltke.
This was a huge family, with Julius Schultz, Jr. being the oldest son
of the group. His oldest daughter, Dora, married Paul Hopp, the
grandfather of Dennis Bannisch who now owns the Rogers City Bowling
Alley. Albert loved to sit out on the front porch in the summer, and
later toward evening singing his favorite German songs usually on
Sundays. My brothers and I always enjoyed this. On occasions we will
still sing some of these songs when there are a few extra beers. Many
things were done together with them."
"The youngest son, Harry, was one of the finer athletes to come out of
Rogers City. Harry Grambau referred to him maybe as the best all around
one out of high school. He did it all. I have an article on him from
the Alpena newspaper honoring him for his golf playing. He ended up
living in Alpena for years with his family. He also went to the Georgia
Crackers and tried out to become a baseball player along with someone
else from Alpena. This didn't work. The pay didn't help take care of
his family."
"The Schultz family is also tied in with the Peltz family which also
had its roots in Moltke. I don't know if there was more than one
homesteader Schultz or not. Christian Schultz had a farm in Metz who I
wouldn't rule out with a strong connection. It seems whenever I asked
my Mother about the Schultzs, she mentioned that there was a
connection."
"The Peltz connection is that the original Schultz father, Julius
married a widow Emilie Tobian Peltz, who had 2 sons; namely, Emil and
Rudolph. These sons would be half brothers to all the Schultz
children."
"Also there would be several trips year made by the Herman Zinke's and
Albert Schultzs to visit the Jana's in Chyboygan. Sisters Alvine and
Emma lived there. They were always welcomed trips by us."
"Albert was an avid fisherman and going fishing with him was always a
good time. He somehow had the knack to make everyone laugh and enjoy
it. One time on a Sucker spearing trip my Dads Model A wouldn't start
after a stop at Nagel's Creek. Uncle Albert and I walked backed to town
(4 miles). This turned out to be a big event. Two Bald Eagles came off
of Lake Huron flying right over our head. Everyone knew there were
Eagles around, but they never were seen much."
"Also on Friday nights, on occasions, over to the Albert Schultz's came
my Dad, Fred Nagel (our faithful janitor at St. John church and school)
and Albert's brother Otto. They would play Spitzer without keeping
score. What you say???? They all had a pile of pennies and if your
opponents scored you paid off in pennies. Naturally, if you won a solo,
which counted as 18 points, you collected at least 18 pennies from the
other 3 players. Once in a while they would let me sit and watch, but I
better keep my mouth shut. By watching others play, one could learn the
game of Spitzer. In my estimation, it is hard to beat this four handed
card game. I played many different games of cards, but this remains my
favorite. I don't get to play it often, because it is pretty well
rooted in Northeastern Lower Michigan. Most people don't want to take
the time to learn it."
"Otto Schultz, the brother of Albert, lived with them. He had a serious
back problem which caused him to walk in a very stooped, bent over
position. Uncle Albert and Aunt Lizzie took care of him. Remember those
were the days before Social Security did anything for anyone who was
unfit."
"A most notable event was Aunt Lizzy and Uncle Albert's 45 wedding
anniversery. They moved the table out of the kitchen so dancing was
available and everyone had a ball. On one dance someone's arm caught
the drinking water pail spilling the entire amount of water. No
problem! Just laugh away, clean it up, and keep on going. Yes, they
still had their drinking water in a pail pumped from the well which you
drank out of a common dipper. The evening soon came to an end, but not
before they sang some closing evening hymns that were led by Grandpa
Gustav Hein and his wife. They were great singers and it was thoroughly
enjoyed. Last event for the night was Uncle Albert helping neighbor
Herman Schlaeger home. My Dad and I gently guided him down the
sidewalk. He kept us laughing by saying, 'Schultz, you know now I am
not drunk? Just slightly inebriated'. It was a fine night."
"Aunt Louise Schultz spoke to me of some of her early years in Rogers
City. She stated that there was a period that they lived on Sixth
Street and then on Second Street across from the Court House. One time
as a little girl she was sent to the local pub to get her dad home for
supper. Upon entering the pub she heard a strange language being spoken
by Dad with some of the other men in the saloon. Upon coming home she
questioned her mother, Alvine. Mother told her; 'Oh, he is speaking
that old Polish that he knows.' I wonder if Grandma Alvine also spoke
Polish? I know great grandfather Johann Hoeft and great grandfather
Hardies each spoke Polish. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Herman
Hoeft also spoke it."
"Aunt Louise also told my mother about a Schröder family in Rogers
City who lived up on the top of the hill from where presently St.
Ignatius Roman Catholic Church now stands. The Rogers City airport and
the Gilpin Athletic Field are now there on what were original
homesteads. A Schröder family lived on one of those homesteads. I
don't recall the original first name of the Schröder, but I do
know they were connected to the Johann and Caroline Hoeft family. My
mother even felt that in fact the maiden name of great-grandmother
Hoeft was Schröder. No record shows that this is a fact, but is
worth while to keep this in mind. This much is true that they did much
close associating with this Schröder family who provided fresh
garden vegetables in the summer. An Adolph Schröder is one of my
dad's godfathers along with Gustav Kramer."
"Louise was 14 years old when the family moved to Moltke. One of the
farms in the vicinity was the Julius Schultz farm. She courted and wed
one of Julius Schultz's sons; namely, Albert Schultz. Albert eventually
got a job at the Calcite plant and soon moved to Rogers City on what
was then Friedrich Street, but now is named Fourth Street. In 1930 my
Dad and Mother bought a house two doors north of the Albert Schultz
house. I was two years old at the time, and it didn't take much for me
to become Aunt Lizzie's favorite nephew. I always had a wonderful
relationship with her and made sure that I did visit with her. I did
see her in the last year of her life at which time her vision and
hearing had become a major problem."
"Uncle Albert Schultz was surely enjoyed by my two brothers and me. In
the summers, he liked to sit out on his front porch in his rocking
chair... particularly on Sundays. This was also the day that he had his
favorite beer. Soon the old German songs would come forth from the
mouth and we just enjoyed it. In fact for many years my youngest
brother and I, at the right occasions, would sing the songs of Uncle
Albert. Our German wasn't that good, but our singing was still enjoyed
by whomever heard us. He also loved fishing and I enjoyed the fishing
trips with him. Most often he would take us to the Big Ocqueoc River at
Hammond's Bay, north of Rogers City."
"Over the years Uncle Albert and Aunt Lizzie had a steady boarder, Otto
Schultz, who was Albert's brother. Otto had a severe back problem in
which his back was always in a bent position. There was no Social
Security to provide for his livelihood. We always called him 'Uncle
Otto.' Many times on Friday nights my dad (Herman Zinke), Otto, Uncle
Albert, and Fred Nagel would have a Spitzer session. This was always
most interesting to me. They didn't keep score. They used pennies with
winners receiving pennies after each hand. This is the only place this
money transaction occurred. Gambling was very much frowned upon. They
never minded it if I came and looked on. One thing I know is that you
better not interfere with their playing and if I had a question it had
better be good one."
"At the Calcite plant, Albert Schultz was one of the blasting crew.
Their job was to fill the holes with dynamite that were drilled into
the solid limestone by the drilling crews. The dynamite was then
ignited to loosen up the solid rock formations that would enable the
huge shovels to scoop the loosened stone up into loading cars which was
then taken to the crusher house and eventually loaded onto ships to be
taken to the steel mills for purifying the iron ore. My Dad was also on
the blasting crew."
"I must say the Albert Schultz family was the most favorite family of
the Carl and Alvine Zinke children due to the fact we were such close
neighbors."
Children of Louise Zinke and Albert Schultz are:
+ 34 i. Edna Emilie Alvine5 Schultz,
born August 07, 1905 in Moltke township [Rogers City], Michigan; died
July 23, 1982 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
35 ii. Baby Schultz, born 1906; died 1906.
36 iii. Betty Louisa Schultz, born June 24, 1907 in Moltke Township -
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died June 26, 1907 in
Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan and
buried 27 June 1907.
Betty was baptized the same day as her birth - 26 June 1907. Her
witnesses were Otto Schultz, Alvine Zinke. The PI Court House shows
Betty died 27 June 1907 at 1 day old of 'asphryia neonatgrum'. Betty's
funeral was conducted by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller of the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
37 iv. Richard Carl Otto Schultz, born May 22, 1908 in Moltke Township
- Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died May 24, 1908 in
Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan and
buried 26 May 1908.
Richard was given an emergency baptism by Otto and Anna Schulz the day
he died - 24 May 1908. The record is from the Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Moltke. The PI Court House record shows that Richard
died at 1 day old of cardiac arrest.
38 v. Baby Schultz, born 1909; died 1909.
39 vi. Helen Adelina Emma Schultz, born June 17, 1912 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died September
08, 1995 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married
[date and location are unknown] Lyle Chester Goulette; born September
09, 1907 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died March 04,
1988 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Helen and Lyle are
buried in the Memorial park Cemetery – Robers City, Michigan. Helen was
buried 11 September 1995 & Lyle was buried 6 March 1988.
Helena Adelina Emma Schulz was baptized 14 July 1912 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were August
Filax, Emilie Schulz, Emma Zinke.
Helen was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 31 May 1925 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan.
According to Bob Zinke: "Helen Schultz married her 3^rd cousin, Lyle
Goulette. He is the grandson of Albert Zinke - believed to be the 1^st
cousin of my Grandfather Carl Zinke. Helen is the sister of Edna
Schultz Felax so this makes Wesley, the nephew of Helen. Helen and Edna
are the grandchildren of Carl and Alvine Zinke. Bottom line here is
Wesley and Debra are 5^th cousins, and Lyle and Helen Goulette were
3^rd cousins."
Lyle Chester Goulette was baptized 20 october 1907 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. Lyle's godparents were Adelbert Bertram, Laura Kuhlmann,
Albert Stricker.
Lyle was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 15 June 1924 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census show Lyle Goulette, roomer,
age 22, single, laborer at stone quarry, living at 191 East Huron in a
Hotel whose proprietor is John Muszynski.
Lyle's obituary:
Lyle was a lifelong resident of Rogers City. He was 80 years old upon
his death. He was a lifelong sailor for the Bradley Transportation Co.
as a head Conveyorman for 43 years. He retired in 1967. He was a member
of V.F.W. post 607, and also belonged to the Rogers City Servicemen’s
Club, and St John's Lutheran Church. Surviving in addition to his wife
are sister, Eva Saeger of Wichita, Kansas, a stepsister Mrs Earl
Debadts of Sodus, New York; and three stepbrothers, Paul, Cecil and
James all of Sodus. He was proceeded in death by two brothers, LeRoy
Goulette of Rogers City and Vaughn Baker also of Rogers City. The
V.F.W. post 607 conducted a memorial service Saturday evening March 5
at the Brietzke-Torhan Funera Home, that was followed by a prayer
service. The funeral was held Sunday at two o'clock from St. John's
Lutheran Church with the Rev Samuel Sherhouse officiating. Interment
will be in Memorial Park Cemetery
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"I knew Lyle Goulette very well. He married my first cousin, Helen
Schultz. I spent my growing up years living two doors down from the
Albert Schultz residence. This created a visiting atmosphere that was
more closer than just being neighbor."
"I did a one month stint with Lyle on a Bradley Corporation boat and
laid it up in Manitowac, Wisconsin. Upon completion of the laying up of
the boat and coming back to Rogers City on the bus, Lyle was the usual
life of the party homeward bound. Yes indeed there was no sleeping,
since it meant home for winter and off the Great Lakes."
"Lyle and Helen also bought a nice lot and built a wonderful cabin on
Sunken Lake outside of Posen. Also at that time my mother and
father-in-law, John and Adeline Hoeft, bought a lot not far away from
them and built. Whenever my family went to the cabin I naturally
visited there, and later with my second wife, Mary, the visits
continued there and at their home in Rogers City. Lyle's father-in-law
loved fishing and he did his share along with Lyle. Lyle was just one
of those people who was always easy to like. Lyle also served in the
army during WW2. He served under General Patton and you know that was a
blood and guts fight. In summary, Lyle was just a nice guy!"
No children were born to Helen and Lyle.
40 vii. Rudolph Carl Herman Schultz, born June 12, 1914 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died of
diphtheria August 07, 1921 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. Rudolph was buried 9 August 1921 in the
Memorial Park Cemetery I Rogers City, Michigan.
Rudolph Carl Herman Schultz was baptized 30 June 1914 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His godparents were Herman
Hoeft, Otto Schultz, Auguste Sorgenfrei.
+ 41 viii. Albert 'Ollie' Julius Alfred Schultz, Jr., born November 20,
1915 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan;
died January 24, 1997 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 42 ix. Harry Christian Friedrich Schultz, born April 29, 1919 in
Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died
June 11, 2000 in Comstock Park [Kent County], Michigan.
*12.* *Albert
Herman Edward4 Zinke* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born September 06, 1885 in Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan,
and died December 10, 1970 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Albert married *Ella 'Ellie' Alma Wilhelmina Rieger* November 02, 1910 in Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke township [Rogers City], Michigan,
daughter of Friedrich Rieger and Adeline Hardtke. ‘Ellie’ was born
December 22, 1891 in Moltke township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died
April 13, 1966 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Albert
and Ella are bur in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke. Albert
was buried December 13, 1970 & Ella was buried April 16, 1966.
Albert Herman Edward Zinke was baptized 27 Sept 1885 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. His godparents were Elvie Hoeft, John Kaeding, and Herman
Litzow.
Albert was confirmed 26 March 1899 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller
in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Albert's memory
verse for life was 1 John 5:4.
Ella Alma Wilhelmina Rieger was baptized 20 March 1892 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. Her godparents were Carl Bruder, Alma Druckenmiller, Mina
Bruder.
Ella was confirmed 7 May 1905 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke. Her memory verse for life was Psalm 111:10.
The 1900 Case Township [Presque Isle County] census shows Ella 'Ellie',
age 8, living with Adolph Banks in 1900.
Ella had a child before she married Albert Zinke. Albert claimed the
child, Lenore 'Nora', as his own.
Witnesses at Albert and Ella's marriage by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller were Hugo Rieger and Emma Zinke.
They divorced 6 January 1949 at Battle Creek [Calhoun County],
Michigan.
The Presque Isle County WW 1 draft registration shows: Albert H. Zinke;
address - Rogers R.F.D., Presque Isle, Michigan; born 6 September 1885;
occupation - farming; employed - by myself; nearest relative - Ella
Zinke [wife] of R.F.D. Rogers, Presque Isle, Michigan; Tall; Small
Build; Blond hair; Blue eyes. Signed and dated: Albert H. Zinke - 12
Sept 1918.
Bob Zinke comments:
"Uncle Albert certainly was a most important part of the Carl and
Alvine Zinke family. When they moved to Moltke in 1897 Albert was 12
Years old. At the death of his father in 1906 he was 20. Albert was a
well built man who took after his father in physical structure. I am
assuming that he was still at home when his father died, but I am not
sure. If anyone knows different please give us the details. If he was
at home I am sure he became the main breadwinner for the family that
still remained at home. I assume the younger boys, with my Dad being
the youngest at 9, were able to aid him in all their ways. Certainly
there wasn't that much change left over for a lot of spending money.
This I can say for sure that my father Herman surely looked up to
brother Albert. Now brother Albert was being the 'big brother father'
to him."
"In 1909 a big change took place. One Sunday, a man by the name of
Christian Brege, living in Belknap, came home from church. He headed
for his favorite steed and hitched him to his buggy. Six to seven miles
latter he pulled up into the Alvina Zinke household yard. Well, what is
he doing here? He had come to visit widow Zinke. A short while later,
Albert says to everyone, 'We have work to do out in the barns and
field. Come on! Let's get busy'! This allowed Christian Brege and
Alvina Zinke to be alone. Time seemed to go by fast as they conversed.
Christian informed Alvina he would have to leave as he had chores to do
back in Belknap. Before he left he stuttered a little as he was
overtaken with love at first sight. He rendered her a marriage
proposal. He was kindly and said, 'Alvina, you will never worry again
about meals, clothes, etc'. As it turned out Alvina said, 'Yes', and
soon a wedding took place St. Michael's Church in Belknap."
"Now a change took place at the Zinke home. Mother Alvina, son Herman
just 12 years old, and sister Leonara 9 years old moved to Belknap.
This became another new life for my Dad as he now had many stepbrothers
and one stepsister. He adapted easily."
"After the move to Belknap, Albert took over the farm, but he had to
buy it. According to my mother, he had to pay $500.00 to my father,
Herman Zinke. I assume there were some other payments Albert made to
other siblings."
"Albert now owned the farm. In 1910 he courted Ella Rieger. They
married and she moved into the Albert Zinke home with her child,
Lenora. Albert took her in and raised her as his own. She was raised as
Lenora Zinke. I don't recall if there was an official adoption. At that
time, people just didn't go through the adoption process. They just
made children in the same situation a part of the family. This Lenora
Zinke became my mother's [Bertha Hardies] maid of honor when she
married Herman Zinke Sept 24, 1927 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in
Belknap."
"Albert Zinke now started to be the most important grandson to Johann
and Caroline Hoeft. As many of Albert and Flora Banks Hoeft's children
grew up they soon would 'ween off' and go on their own. Big Albert
Zinke, who lived a half mile or so away, could be ‘leaned on’. I know
Grandfather Carl Zinke seemed to have that quality of helping someone
out. If one reads Carl Zinke, Sr.'s obituary you would understand why
all of Moltke attended his funeral. Regardless, Albert had 'big' shoes
to fill. Did he?"
"As a young boy growing up, my Mother and Dad [Herman] would go
visiting on Sundays. Of course, Uncle Albert and Aunt Ella had their
turn. Seeing as this home was on a large hill in Moltke that had a
portion of it on the southwest corner that abutted on M 68, cousin
Melvin Zinke would take us in back of the barns to where the top of the
hill began. Melvin had some old tires and other items that would roll.
Using some of the tires we started them down the hill. Wah!!! The
experience was just like the movies with the old wagon tumbling down
the hill breaking up in pieces. Going down and gathering the tires from
the bottom of the hill and lugging them back up was really a chore. We
didn't do this for long."
"Also, I seem to recall that there was an old car that was in the barn
which Uncle Albert never used. Everywhere Uncle Albert went he walked;
whether it was to church, to Rogers City, or to Bud Rogers Tavern
Store. When I became older I would go out to Bud Rogers Tavern knowing
Uncle Albert could be there on his daily walk. It was my chance to buy
him a beer and also converse with him. People liked to talk with him.
Most all residents of Moltke called him 'Dad Zinke'. I believe that his
'shirttail' family connections in Moltke gave them the feeling of a
common bond to the early parental settlers."
"After his youngest son Melvin was grown and ended up in Battle Creek,
Michigan, a falling out between Aunt Ella and Uncle Albert took place.
They were divorced and Aunt Ella went to live with her son Melvin.
"This made all of us nieces and nephews sad for we loved them both. I
might add here that divorces were very uncommon in those days. We were
raised to take lumps and bumps and make it work. Children wanted and
depended on their parents. Being a divorcee while my children were
still in the growing to adult age, I divorced and can relate the
pitfalls of this."
"It was 1970 while I was up north with my two boys when my Dad [Herman]
said, 'Bob, let's go out to visit Uncle Albert'. A six-pack of beer was
bought and out to Uncle Albert's we went. It was just a wonderful time.
What a joy to watch my Dad and him. It was this same year [1970] that
Uncle Albert passed away."
" The 1910 Moltke census shows Albert, Charles, Alfred, and Emma living
on the old Carl and Alvine Zinke home."
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Moltke Township Federal Census
[E.D. 172 - page 7B] enumerated 7 May 1910 by Emil Peltz shows:
ZINKE, Albert, head, 24, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
farmer
ZINKE, Charles, brother, 20, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Wood chopper at lumber camp
ZINKE, Alfred, brother, 17, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Farm laborer on home farm
ZINKE, Emma, sister, 15, born Michigan, parents born Germany
"Missing is Mother Alvina, son Herman and daughter Leonora who are
living in Belknap. Daughter Louise is with husband Albert Schultz; a
mile or so away on the Schultz farm. Daughter Alvine is in Cheyboygan
with husband Fred Jana. It was sometime after the census that son
Albert married Ella Rieger. Daughter Margaret is married to Carl Balke
and is in Detroit. Another thought. All the ages of the four above are
correct, but the census was taken before Albert, Charles, and Emma's
birthdays at which they would be 25, 21, and16 by the end of 1910.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Moltke Township Federal Census
[E.D. 315 - page 9A] enumerated 20 January 1920 by Ernst G. Brege
shows:
ZINK, Albert, head, 34, owns with mortgage, born Michigan, parents born
West Prussia, farmer, general farm
ZINK, Ella, wife, 28, born Michigan, parents born Pommern
ZINK, Nora, daughter, 10, born Michigan
ZINK, Arnold, son, 6, born Michigan
ZINK, Eveline, daughter, 4 6/12, born Michigan
ZINK, Ethel, daughter, 1 3/12, born Michigan
NOTE: They were enumerated between the Herman Karsten family and the
Albert Lietzow family
The 1930 Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census
[E.D. 9 - page 4A] 23-24 May 1930 enumerated by Emil Peltz, Sr. shows:
ZINKE, Albert, head, 44, married at age 25, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, farmer, general farming
ZINKE, Ella, wife, 38, married at age 19, born Michigan, parents born
Germany
ZINKE, Arnold, son, 16, born Michigan
ZINKE, Eveline, daughter, 14, born Michigan
ZINKE, Ethel, daughter, 11, born Michigan
ZINKE, Melvin, son, 7, born Michigan
Children of Albert Zinke and Ella Rieger are:
+ 43 i. Lenora 'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5
Zinke, born May 21, 1909 in Moltke township (Rogers City), Michigan;
died September 25, 1982 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
44 ii. Edward Zinke, born 1911; died 1911.
+ 45 iii. Arnold Hugo Adolf Zinke, Sr., born May 02, 1913 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died January
14, 1979 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 46 iv. Evelyn Alvina Johanna Zinke, born June 03, 1915 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died June 02,
2003 in McKinney, Texas.
+ 47 v. Ethel Louise Zinke, born September 20, 1918 in Moltke Township
- Rogers City, Michigan; died August 02, 1996 in Kennewich, Washington.
+ 48 vi. Melvin Albert Zinke, born January 02, 1923 in Moltke Township
- Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died December 09, 1970
in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], Michigan.
*13.* *Margaretha
'Margaret' F4 Zinke* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born December 25, 1887 in Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan, and
died September 02, 1973 in Sterling Township [Macomb County], Michigan.
She married *(1) Carl Balke* August 22, 1904 in Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Detroit, MI, son of Carl Balke and Auguste Meida. He
was born January 21, 1880 in Schwartow, Pommern, and died July 01, 1932
in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. She married *(2) Edward Srock*
June 24, 1933 in Gethsemane Lutheran Church - Detroit, MI, son of
Adolph Srock and Emma Marie. He was born March 01, 1891 in Detroit
[Wayne County], Michigan, and died 1942 in Detroit [Wayne County],
Michigan. She married *(3) Arthur Scriver* Abt. 1943. He was born March
06, 1893 in Sanilac County, Michigan, and died July 22, 1986 in
Sterling Township [Macomb County], Michigan.
Margaretha's birth certificate reads as follows: Margarethe Zinke -
child; Dec 25, 1887 - date of birth Margarethe Zinke, female white
legit, birth place Rogers City record no. 17, record date July 12,
1888, Parents: Charles Zinke and Minnie Zinke, Their residence is
Rogers City and their birthplaces are Germany; Occupation of father -
Labor. No baptismal record has been located.
Margaretha Zinke was confirmed 28 April 1901 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her memory verse for life was
Matthew 7:13,14.
Witnesses at Margaretha Zinke and Carl Balke’s marriage in the Immanuel
Lutheran Church of Detroit were Hermann Kobb and Caroline Boyke.
*NOTE:* This is the actual wording from the Immanuel - Detroit marriage
records: Carl Balke, age 24, born in Schwartow, Pommern, living in
Detroit, son of Carl Balke and Auguste Meida; and Margaret Zink, age
18, born in Rogers, MI, living in Detroit, daughter of Carl Zink [looks
like it could be Zinki] married: 22 August 1904 Witnesses: Hermann Kubb
[Kobb] and Caroline Poike [Boike].
NOTE from Bob:
"Margaret claimed she was 18, but she was not yet 17, so I believe it
is feasible she was in Detroit shortly after. Carl Balke's mother died
a few days after the marriage. It could be they decided to marry right
away so that Carl's mother could see the marrage. Mail would not go and
come that quickly to Rogers City in 1904 to invite relatives and
family."
Carl was enumerated as Charles Balke in 1900.
The 1900 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Ward 12 Federal Census [Roll
T623 752; Page 6B; ED 139; visit 77] enumerated 9 June 1900 by Charles
J. Lipinsky shows:
Living at 289 Tillman Avenue
STEINKE, August, head, 39, born August 1869 Germany, married 13 years,
to America 1890, in America 10 years, Carpenter
STEINKE, Augusta, wife, 42, born February 1848 Germany, married 13
years, to America 1890, in America 10 ten years
STEINKE, Ida, daughter, 11, born July 1888 Germany, to America 1890, in
America 10 years, at school
STEINKE, Mary, daughter, 8, born April 1892 Michigan, parents born
Germany, at school
STEINKE, Paul, son, 6, born September 1893 Michigan, parents born
Germany
STEINKE, Gottfried, son, 4, born April 1896 Michigan, parents born
Germany
BALKE, Charles, stepson, 20, born June 1880 Germany, to America 1890,
Laborer for Blacksmith
BALKE, Otto, stepson, 17, born October 1882 Germany, to America 1890,
Brass pincher
Bob Zinke notes:
Reading this carefully substantiates that Carl Balke and Marie Steinke
were half brother and sister. We have evidence of August and Augusta
Meida's marriage and their coming to America in 1890 showing that Carl
Balke was born in 1880. He is listed as August's stepson along with
Otto Balke. Augusta is the mother of all the children listed. Tillman
Avenue is oral knowledge to me as the early neighborhood of Aunt
Margaret.
The 1920 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Ward 12 Federal Census [Roll
T625_810; Page 30B; ED 359; Image 1147] enumerated 6 February 1920 by
Paul Deja shows:
Living at 258 Tillman Avenue
BALKE, Carl, head, 40, born Germany, to America 1891, Molder at Foundry
BALKE, Margarette, wife, 32, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BALKE, Lillian, daughter, 12, born Michigan, father born Germany,
mother born Michigan
"Please observe the mother of Carl Balke is Auguste Meida. When you
read of the marriage of Charles 'Carl' Zinke/Zink to Marie Betch you
will note that her mother also is Auguste Meida. It is easy to
determine that this is the same woman since death records also support
this. Conclusion is that Carl Balke and Marie Steinke are half brother
and half sister. Auguste Meida was first married to Carl Balke, Sr. and
he may have died and then she married August Steinke."
The 1930 Wayne County, Detroit Ward 12, part of Precinct 8, Michigan
federal census [E. D. 346 - page 3A] enumerated 4 April 1930 by Irene
Keenan shows:
Living at 3792 Illinois Avenue
BALKE, Carl, head, 50, married at age 24, owns house valued at $3000,
has radio, born Germany, to America 1891, sweeper at boat company
BALKE, Margaret, wife, 42, married at age 16, born Michigan, parents
born Germany
Margaret Zinke Balke Scrock Scriver Obit:
Margaret Scriver was born Dec 25, 1887 and died September 2, 1973. The
clergyman officiating was Pastor Daniel Tenscher of Trinity Lutheran
Church - Utica, MI. Final resting place was Lutheran Cemetery (Detroit
Mich). The organist was Jeanette Dorsey. The funeral conducted by
Gordon C. Crabb.
Bob Zinke's notes:
"Well certainly an error from the birth certificate. I, Robert Zinke,
know orally that no Minnie was married to Carl Zinke. Carl's lifelong
wife was Alvine Hoeft. Never did I hear of my Grandmother Alvine Hoeft
Zinke Brege being called Minnie. So, what happened here? Around 1990 I
went to Immanuel Moltke and began going through baptismal records. I
did find a record of Margarathe being baptized and a Minnie as the
mother and Alvine Zinke as a sponsor. I related to my mother about this
but she had no answers. Robin Peters, Don Knopf, Ron Fairbrother also
looked, but couldn't find her baptismal record. What is the final word
on this? I favor that whoever went to the Presque Isle County Court
House to record the birth took the information from the church records
and had it recorded. It wasn't checked out.
"Margaretha has been spelled various ways. She went to Detroit early in
life from Rogers City; while other of her siblings went to Cheboygan.
The main train route from Machinaw went through Cheboygan and Indian
River, and down to Detroit. Some of the younger women went to Cheboygan
for work - namely; Alvine and Emma."
"Margarethe became a 'booster' for others in Rogers City to come to
Detroit for adventure. This included cousins from the Albert Hoeft
family. After the automobile became available, she would visit in
Rogers City quite regularly."
"Aunt Margarette also is absent from the 1910 census. This means she
left home before the census took place. She is also absent from the
1910 census in Belknap and is not with her mother. There is a
possibility she could have gone to Cheboygan with sister Alvine Zinke
Jana. I don't think Norma Jana Johnson heard anything on that and I
never did either. So when did she pack up and go to Detroit. Well, she
married Carl Balke in 1904. It wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't the
very early part of 1900. Our research indicates there may have been
Zinke and Hoeft relatives in Detroit. For sure, her half-sister Ottilie
Zinke Emerick was down there. I know Margarette lived on Tillman om
Detroit for years. I did visit that house one time, but no one was
home. Her half-sister Tillie went there early because she never showed
up in Rogers City in any church records or any other record except that
she appears on one picture taken in 1883. It is possible Tillie was the
'Detroit root'. Tillie remarried and we have lost Tillie's last name.
In some Detroit church records we have found a couple of
possibilities."
"The 1910 census centering around the Adolph Srock Boarding House
shows:
1. Adolph Srock b. 1864
2. Betha Hoeft b. 1879
3. Bertha Hoeft b. 1887 [Albert and Flora Banks Hoeft's daughter]
4. Margarette Balke b. 1887 [Carl and Alvine Zinke's daughter].
Margrette and
Bertha were 1st cousins and chummy in early years.
5. Lillian Balke b. 1907
"She traveled to Rogers City often and all of us knew Aunt Margarette.
When Grandpa and Grandma Brege were moved to Uncle Charley and Aunt
Marie Zinke home in Moltke, she would stay there. She did later in life
stay with my Mother and Dad [Herman] Zinke in Rogers City. One time my
oldest son, Jack, who was 7 at the time was put on the Greyhound Bus in
Detroit traveling to Rogers City to stay with my parents. When my first
wife and I came up to Rogers City to get him, we were met at the door
by son Jack with cowboy holsters and two pistols and telling us to get
our hands up as he had us covered. Well, Great Aunt Margarette had
bought them for him."
"Aunt Margarette was married 3 times. First to Carl Balke who died of
consumption [T.B.]. Then she married Edward Srock who died on the
toilet. (My father passed on the same way.) Afterward she married
George Scriver who lived well into up in old age. When I get to the
generation part of Robert Pouliot there will be more to write about
George Scriver."
"Sometime, possibly 1950, my brother Bill and I went over to Gertrude
Bectht Zinke and with husband Ralph, who was the nephew of Edward
Srock. We went out to Bellville Mi. to visit Aunt Margarette and Uncle
George Scriver. The entire Pouliot family was there including Lillian,
her husband and sons. Roy may have been married then but I don't know
for sure. What a time we had drinking good old beer and playing
horseshoes, had a wonderful meal, and just a good old day. We didn't
always have chances like this kind of celebration with this group."
"Aunt Margarette and her three husbands are buried in Trinity Lutheran
Cemetery in Detroit. She is buried along side of her 2nd husband Eduard
Srock. Her first and third husbands are buried side by side in a
separate plot. Her son Eduard was also buried there along with her
son-in-law Willis Pouliot. Her daughter Lillian is buried in Utica,
Michigan."
Notes from Bob Zinke regarding certain records for Balke and Becht:
1. Death
Karl Balke b. Jan 21, 1880 Schwartow, Pommern. d. July 1, 1932 Detroit
Mi buried July 5, 1932 Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Detroit on Mt Elliot.
age 52 yrs. 5 months 11 days. Leaves Margarette Balke.
2. Death
Eduard Balke. b July 28, 1905 . Detroit Mi d. Oct 4, 1916 Detroit Mi
buried Oct 5, 1916 Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Mt Elliot, Detroit Mi.
Burial Text.. Math 10, 14. Age 11 yrs 2 months, 7 days. Leaves Karl
Balke
3. Marriage
George Heinrich Becht age 39 of Detroit, painter, son of Karl Becht and
Kunigunde Goehringer and Marie Steinke age 22 of Detroit, daughter of
August Steinke and AUGUSTE MEIDA married Feb 14 , 1914 Witnesses: Dora
Becht, Ottilie Rieter, KARL ZINK, Hermann Otto.
Take good notice of Marie Steinke's mother's name - Auguste Meida. This
same name appears in Karl Balkes marriage to Margarette Zink. Also note
that Karl Zink was the best man at this marriage.
George Becht death is not on this particular paper I have here, but I
know it is on one of the lists that Don Knopf has sent me. It can be
found. George and Marie had two girls: Margaret and Gertrude. They
became the stepchildren of Carl Zinke when he married Marie Steinke
Becht. George Becht died of T.B. His daughter Margaret born in 1916
died in 1926 in Moltke Township and was buried from Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Moltke as Margaret Zinke. Having visited with Gertrude Becht
Zinke Srock this past summer she informed me that her sister also died
of T.B. Also she made it quite clear that their maiden names were
Becht. Gertrude also had T.B. and managed to beat it by taking many a
dose of castor oil.
The 1920 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [Roll T625_811
- Page 6A - ED 361] enumerated 5 January 1920 by Joseph Hellner shows:
Living at 468 Tillman Avenue
STEINKE, August, head, 50, widowed, owns home free of debt, born
Germany, Railroad laborer
BECHT, Mary, daughter, 27, widowed, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BECHT, Margaret, grand-daughter, 3 4/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
BECHT, Gertrude, grand-daughter, 2 10/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
4. Marriage
Carl Balke age 24, b in Schwartow, Pommern, living in Detroit, son of
Carl Balke and AUGUSTE MEIDA, and Margaret Zink age 18 born in Rogers
City Mi. living in Detroit, daughter of Carl Zink, married 22 August
1904 Witnesses: Hermann Kubb, and Caroline Poike.
As you notice here that Auguste Meida is the mother of Carl Balke. Is
this Auguste Meida the same woman who is listed as the mother of Marie
Steinke Becht Zinke. I really am inclined to accept it as fact. In the
info above we have a Auguste Meida maried to a Carl Balke; the father
of Karl Balke born 1880 in Germany. The Germany areas listed in all
cases I believe Don Knopf will verify are close to each other.
Here is the death record of Auguste Meida Steinke
Auguste Steinke, born Meida, in Klein Liblow, Pommern on Feb 22, 1858
and died August 30, 1904 Detroit, MI and was buried Sept 2, 1904 -
gravesite unknown
Auguste Meida first married a Carl (Karl) Balke, Sr. in Germany and
together had children with Karl Balke, Jr., the youngest born in 1880
in Germany? If this is the case, then her husband Karl Balke, Sr.
either died or they divorced in Pommern. Augusta then married August
Steinke in Pommern and together came to America in 1890 with some Balke
children; Carl Balke, Jr. being the youngest.
Upon their entry into the U.S. in 1890, August & Augusta took up
membership in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit. A
number of their children are listed in the Immanuel Detroit baptism
records. Now this would make Carl Balke and Marie Steinke half-brother
and half-sister. I firmly believe it is the same woman listed as their
mother.
Roy Pouliot mentioned to me that Carl and Margaret lived on Tillman in
Detroit, and that Willis and Lillian Pouliot lived also on Tillman.
August Steinke lived in a house not far away, but sort of kitty
cornered from them. He said that he remembers Grandpa Steinke as he
remembers calling him by that name. Also one day on the street Grandpa
Steinke gave him a nickel. There seems to be a close relationship here.
Also note that Carl and Margaret were married the 22nd of August 1904.
Auguste Meida died on 30 August 1904. This means if this is the same
Auguste Meida she was able to see her youngest Balke son married before
she died.
I would also like to comment here that as I look back, Charles and
Marie Zinke seemed to have a more closer relationship with Carl and
Margaret Balke than the other Zinke siblings. Carl Balke and Marie were
half-brother and half-sister and Carl Zinke and Margaret were brother
and sister.
Roy also said that on occasions he did see Tillie Zinke, the oldest
child of Carl Zinke, Sr. He knows she lived on Trumbell, but doesn't
remember her last husband's married name.
If such is the case, Robin, Roy and the Pouliots would be a blood
relative of Margaret Becht Zinke and of Gertrude Becht Zinke Srock.
This Auguste Meida Balke Steinke would be Robin's gr-gr-grandmother
through Carl Balke. Robin's grandmother, Lillian Pouliot would be a
first cousin of Margaret and Gertrude Becht; while I would remain a
step 1st cousin.
5. Marriage
Karl Zink, age 30, from Rogers City Mi, factory hand in Detroit. son of
Karl Zink and Alwine Hoeft, and Marie Becht Steinke, age 29,
housekeeper from Detroit Mi. daughter of August Steinke and Auguste
Meida married Oct 6, 1920. Witnesses: Karl Balke and Margaret Balke.
6. Birth
Eduard Bernhard Friedrich Balke, born 27 July 1905, bapt 10 Aug 1903,
son of Carl Balke and Margareth Zink Godparents Bernhard Lenz,
Friedrich Teubert, Tillie Schwankowski. NOTE: Could this Tillie be the
oldest daughter of Carl Zinke. That either she divorced her first
husband Emerick or he died and she married this man. As Roy Pouliot
said he saw Aunt Tillie on occasions and I know for sure she was in
Detroit. My Mother says that Aunt Margaret Balke and she did associate.
7. Birth
Lillian Emma Ottilie Balke, born 18 March 1907, bapt 7 April 1907,
daughter of Karl Balke and Margarethe Zink Godparents: Albert Ewald,
Emma Taubert NOTE: There is a repeat Emma Tauber. Could the name
Ottilie be to honor again of aunt Tillie? Ottilie is her real first
name.
8.
Margaret Leona Emilie Becht, born 10 March 1916, bapt 26 March 1915,
daughter of Georg Becht and Marie Steinke Godparents: Margaret Balke,
Emilie Craus, Karl Becht. NOTE: Margaret died in Moltke of T.B in 1926
and was buried as Margaret Zinke from Immanuel Lutheran Moltke. She was
never adopted.
9. Birth
Gertrude Marie Becht, born 5 May 1917, bapt 3 June 1917, daughter of
Georg Becht and Marie Steinke. Godparents: Marie Prior, Anna Simons,
Guy Baker. Gertrude was never adopted.
10. Birth
Karl Eduard August Zink, born 24 June 1921, was baptized 17 July 1921,
son of Karl Zink and Marie Steinke. Godparents: Margaret Balke, Eduard
Srock, and August Runschke. NOTE: This Marie Steinke is the same one
who was married to Georg Becht. Notice that we now have Eduard Srock on
the scene. He eventually became Margaret Zinke Balke's second husband
upon the death of Carl Balke.
Notes for Edward Srock:
The 1930 Wayne County, part of precinct 9, Ward 14, Detroit, Michigan
federal census [E.D. 418 - page 13A] shows
Living at 4621 Vinewood Avenue
SROCK, Tillie, head, 69, widowed, married at age 20, born Michigan,
parents born Germany
SROCK, Edward, son, 38, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan,
polisher at brass works
SROCK, Walter, son, 36, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan,
machinist at auto factory
Obit of Edward Scrock
In Memory Of Eduard L Scrock
Born March 01 1891
Services at 3792 Tillman
Burial German Lutheran Cemetery [Trinity Lutheran Cemetery - Detroit,
MI]
Officiating Clergyman: Rev. L. A. Hertwig
Margaretha and Edward were married by the Rev. F. A. Hertwig.
Attendants were Mr/Mrs John Piper; Mr/Mrs R. Downey; Mr/Mrs W. Raethet.
Margaretha and Edward are buried side by side in Trinity Lutheran
Cemetery; while Carl Balke and Arthur Scriver are buried side by side
in another part of Trinity Cemetery.
The WW 1 Alcona County, Michigan Draft Registration card shows George
Arthur Scriver, born 6 March 1894, age 23, single, Glenny [Sanilac
County], Michigan. Nearest relatives are mother and 1 sister under 12.
Signed and dated June 5, 1917.
The Michigan death index shows George A. Scriver born 6 March 1893 and
died 22 July 1986 Sterling Township [Macomb County], Michigan.
Evidently, he used Arthur as his "every day" name.
Children of Margaretha Zinke and Carl Balke are:
49 i. Eduard Bernhard Friedrich5 Balke,
born July 27, 1905 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan; died October
04, 1916 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Eduard was baptized 10 Aug 1905 by the Rev. Konrad Ludwig Moll in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI. His sponsors were
Bernhard Lenz, Friedrich Teubert, Tillie Schwankowski. His funeral text
from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church [Detroit] was from Matt.
10:14. He was buried October 05, 1916, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery -
Detroit, Michigan.
+ 50 ii. Lillian Emma Ottilie Balke, born March 18, 1907 in Detroit
[Wayne County], Michigan; died July 31, 1992 in Lexington [Sanilac
County], Michigan.
*14.* *Carl
'Charley' Wilhelm Eduard4 Zinke II* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 24, 1889 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan, and died December 23, 1961 in Detroit or Clarkston, Michigan.
Carl married *Marie 'Mary' Ida Auguste Steinke* October 07, 1920 in
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Detroit, MI, daughter of August
Steinke and Auguste Meida. Mary was born April 28, 1891 in Detroit
[Wayne County], Michigan, and died August 08, 1954 in Moltke (Rogers
City), Michigan. Charley and Mary are buried in the Immanuel Lutheran
Cemetery – Moltke. Mary was buried August 11, 1954 & Charley was
buried December 27, 1961.
Went by the name 'Charley'.
Carl Wilhelm Edward Zinke was baptized 15 December 1889 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. His godparents were Eduard Bertram, Therese Hoeft,
Ferdinand Tank.
Carl was confirmed 19 April 1903 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke. His memory verse for life was 1 John 2:28.
Witnesses at Carl and Marie's marriage in the Immanuel lutheran Church
[Detroit] were Karl Balke and Margaret Balke.
The Presque Isle County WW 1 Draft Registration card shows: Carl Zinke;
Rogers City, Michigan; born 24 November 1889; Natural Born in Rogers
City, Michigan; Farm Laborer for Albert Schultz in Moltke; single;
medium built; medium height; not bald; blue eyes. Signed and dated -
Carl Zinke 5 June 1917
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Here are some real good questions coming up in this paragraph and some
after. In the Margaret notes we saw Carl Zink in Detroit in 1914 as
best man at his wife's first marriage to George Betch. So that means he
came back to Moltke and was at draft time working for his
brother-in-law Albert Schultz at that time."
The 1920 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County Federal Census [E.D. 314
- page 9A] enumerated 3 February 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
ZINKIE, Charlie, head, 30, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer, Woods NOTE: Zinkie is how the name appears on the census.
KUCZNESKI, Mary, cook, 42, widowed, born Michigan, parents born U.S.,
Cook in Camp
ZINKIE, Herman, boarder, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Laborer in woods
MARJIOTT, John, boarder, 39, married, born Michigan, parents born
Canada English, Laborer in woods
SCHRAM, Charlie, 23, married, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer in woods
SCHRAM, Clarence, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer in woods
SHELLIE, William, boarder, 26, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Laborer in woods
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Charlie married 14 August 1920 in Detroit. It is evident he traveled
back and forth from Moltke to Detroit. He is listed as the head of this
boarding house. The cook is unknown to me. Herman Zinkie is for sure a
misspelling. My dad would never fuss to much over things like that. In
his sister Emma's wedding in Belknap he is listed as Herman Zink. Emma
believed Zink was the correct spelling of the last name."
"Charley is listed as single and age 30. He married Marie Betch Oct
1920. That means he certainly went back then. My guess is that he
worked as a farm laborer at Albert Schultz's for some time and ran the
Boarding House while boarding at Albert's. Then came the decision to go
back to Detroit to marry Marie Becht."
"There are some other good observations to be make of the boarders.
1. Herman Zinke is my father and yes I do know that he worked in a saw
mill below the Zinke Hill in Moltke. Chances are all of the men worked
there. My mother and dad both told me he worked there, but never what
length of time.
2. Charlie Schram married to Leonore Zinke. He is a brother in-law
3. Clarence Schram, Charlie's brother.
4. William Schellie married to Charlie's sister.
This is a case of these men making a living and Charle Zink trying to
build a foundation for a marriage and then eventually move north."
"Charlie owned a grocery store in the village of Moltke. The store was
in the lower front with the living quarters in the rear. The 2nd floor
was a dance hall."
"Charlie lost most of his right hand while working in Detroit, leaving
maybe just his thumb. From a cash settlement because of this accident,
he and Mary moved back to Moltke and bought the dance hall at the
corner of Ward Branch Road and M 68. Eventually the Dance Hall business
faded out. The little acreage they had just barely gave them an
existence."
"When his mother, Alvine and her husband Christian Brege, Sr. could no
longer take care of themselves in Belknap, they moved in with Charlie
and Mary in Moltke."
"Uncle Charley actually died in Detroit or Clarkston depending where
stepdaughter, Gerturde Srock was living at the time. They took Uncle
Charley in. The death could have been registered in Rogers City Presque
Isle County."
Notes for Marie 'Mary' Ida Auguste Steinke:
The 1920 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [Roll T625_811
- Page 6A - ED 361] enumerated 5 January 1920 by Joseph Hellner shows:
Living at 468 Tillman Avenue
STEINKE, August, head, 50, widowed, owns home free of debt, born
Germany, Railroad laborer
BECHT, Mary, daughter, 27, widowed, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BECHT, Margaret, grand-daughter, 3 4/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
BECHT, Gertrude, grand-daughter, 2 10/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"In this census also is seen that widow Mary Becht and daughters are
living with her father and not remarried. Married Carl Zink later in
the year of 1920".
The 1930 Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census
[E.D. 9 - page 2A] 17-18 April 1930 enumerated by Emil Peltz, Sr.
shows:
ZINK, Carl, head, 40, married at age 30, owns, $1500 value, born
Michigan, parents born Germany, Retail Merchant, Groceries
ZINK, Marie, wife, 38, married at age 22, born Michigan, parents born
Germany
BECHT, Gertrude, step-daughter, 12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
ZINK, Carl, Jr., son, 8, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Edward, son, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Roland, son, 4, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Raymond, son, 8/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
According to Bob Zinke: "Step-daughter Gertrude Betcht (Carl Zinke 2nd)
was so much a part of the family that I recorded her into the tree. I
believe many in the Albert Hoeft family would only know her as a Zinke.
I would always visit the Srocks when I was in Detroit off and on for
two years."
"She also had a older sister named Margaret Becht. She died of T.B. at
the age of ten. Their mother was Marie Stienke who's husband George
Betcht died of T.B. and then Carl Zinke, Jr. married her.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Uncle Charley and Aunt Marie Zinke: a family well known and truly
loved by me. Charley was named after his father. I was always informed
by my mother that Carl was his real first name the same as his father."
"We find Charles still with his oldest brother at the Zinke residence
in the 1910 census. It was shortly after this that he left for Detroit
for work. When did he leave? I don't know, but I have a theory. Maybe
something like 1911 or 1912. I also have a feeling that Uncle Alfred
Zinke and Aunt Emma may also have gone then. Where to? Wherever sister
Aunt Margarette and husband Carl Balke were at. From there? There were
places Aunt Margaret could place them. [It was mentioned to me that
Aunt Emma Zinke also was in Detroit for a short stint]. That
information comes from Norma Jana Johnson,
"Here is a basis for this. Maybe ten years ago [1990] Norma Jana
Johnson sent me a picture of a wedding taken in front of an Old Log
Cabin. This picture was in Norma Jana Johnson's Grandma Alvine Jana's
old pictures. The same picture was also sent to me a few years back by
Robin Peters. I don't know if this same picture was among Robin's Great
Grandmother Margarete Zinke Balke Srock Scriver's old picture albums."
"This picture, taken around 1911 or 1912, is a wedding picture and I
feel it was associated with a Peltz affair. In this photo Robin and
Norma feel is Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother Hoeft. I concur.
Also in the picture is Albert Schultz, Sr. with my Dad [Herman Zinke];
and Aunt Louise Zinke Schultz with her daughter Edna, age 6 or 7,
standing in front of her. Then there is Aunt Margarette Zinke Balke
next to sister Lizzie holding a possible 4 year old girl, probably
grandchild Lillian Balke. This could mean a ride back to Detroit for
whomever could fit in???
"In Detroit Uncle Charley met a lady; namely, Marie Stienke Becht. She
had two children, Margaret and Gertrude, with George Becht. The marrage
is recorded in Immanuel Lutheran Detroit , Mi as follows: Georg
Heinrich Becht, age 39 of Detroit, son of Karl Becht and Kunigunde
Goehringer and Marie Ida Auguste Steinke, age 22 of Detroit, daughter
of August Steinke and Auguste Meida, married 14 Feb1914 in Immanuel
Detroit with witnesses being Flora Becht, Ottilie Rieter, Karl Zink,
Herman Otto. Charley then married Marie and he raised the two girls as
his own."
"Charley worked for some company that required him to put parts into
dies and take them out. A misfire happened and he lost all his fingers,
leaving only his thumb [right hand??]. He received a $500.00 settlement
and went back to Moltke with his wife and two stepchildren and infant
son Carl Zink. There he bought the old dance hall and store with living
quarters. Also included was a little acreage. From the building he ran
a store and tavern. Upstairs was a dance hall that was still used a
little in my early life. About this time, dance halls began to fade
out. It was the Depression."
"Anyway they survived having chickens and a cow or two. Soon afterward,
Charley consulted with a man named Bud Rogers. I don't remember his
real first name. A deal was struck and Charley rented out the store and
gave room for living quarters. I don't remember the years Bud ran this
store, but he made a go of it. After some years he bought some property
north and built a whole new building that included the sale of
gasoline. He was a successful businessman and after many years he sold.
The new owner then built a new building a little farther east and that
became known as Radio Tavern."
"Charley then tried again with the store, selling mainly beer and pop.
It was an existence. As far as I can remember he also did not own a car
or horse. If he went to Rogers City or church or somewhere he would
hitch a ride or walk."
"I am not sure of the year, but I will say something like 1935 or 1936,
an event happened that certainly changed life at the Charley Zinke’s.
Christian Brege and wife Alvine Hoeft Zinke Brege were in dire need of
assisted living. Grandma Brege was now very heavy with arthritis and
Grandpa Brege was in dire back trouble. Both had problems coping with
the requirements of a home under these health concerns. In spite of the
fact that Alfred Zinke was to tend them back on the Belknap farm, he
was not able to handle it."
"The Chritian Brege children and the Alvine Hoeft Zinke (Brege)
children got together and struck a deal with Uncle Charley and Aunt
Mary. Christian and Alvine were moved into Moltke. Charley and Mary
were given the job of tending them. This arrangement continued until
their deaths."
"This also changed the life of the Breges and Zinkes. Some visited more
than others, but it was done by all. When Aunt Margarette came up from
Detroit they also stayed at Uncle Charley’s. The Jana's from Cheboygan
also came. Those occasions we saw Norma Jana Johnson our share of the
time."
"Many times I would ask Aunt Mary to let me see her wedding pictures
from her first husband Becht. She would always oblige me. She was just
a delightful kindly woman."
"Also many times when we went out on Sundays we would come up with a
ballgame at the school grounds. Across the road for some years lived
Gerhardt Hoeft and his family. His son Bob Hoeft was a good ball
player, and we always had a good time playing. Bob Hoeft, in retirement
in 2000 in Ann Arbor, has written a book entitled "When Baseball Was
Fun" - a wonderful book on his minor league baseball playing in an
attempt to make the major leagues. Read it you may just like it. "
"Another thing that took place a lot was the men company would go out
into the tavern part to play Spitzer. This is a card game brought from
that part of Germany that was also Polish, but controlled by Germany.
The game was introduced by Friedrich Flemming in Belknap, an 1873
Homesteader from Kreis Belgard, Hinterpommern, Prussia. Soon the Polish
and Germans knew how to play it in Presque Isle County. I refer to this
game to be a game of the Kashubs [mix of German/Polish who lived in
Pomerania]. Those were great days to watch Spitzer playing. The men
would rap hard the center of the table when their play of the card was
the head card to take the trick. Well, the table never caved in, and I
don't know how some didn't burst their knuckles. I know I found out
just make it sound like it was a loud clunk. No knuckles were broken
though."
"Also across the road, Albert and Flora Banks lived with Gerhardt and
family. Great Uncle Albert would come over to play. It always was a
wait and see for me as I sat and watched the playing. I paid particular
attention to Great Uncle as he was noted for dealing from the bottom of
the deck. I would sit right next to him and after the cut of the cards
were done he had his way of looking at the bottom of the last 3 cards.
These would be his. If they were no good he would shuffle off the bad
ones and still keep the deal in order. I always waited for someone to
call a misdeal, but nothing was said by anyone. Did they know it? Yes,
but it really didn't matter much. I don't believe it caused him to win
any more games."
"Another interesting thing is how did they keep the beer and pop cold
in those old days. The refrigerator of our day was not a common
appliance at that time. Also, many used oil or kerosene lamplights for
the early years of my life in the rural areas. Uncle Charley had ice
blocks cut out of the ice on the inland lakes and then hauled to the
back of his store and had a spot in his barn facilities to store it.
The ice would be set side by side but open spaces left in between.
There is when we boys came in handy. A load of sawdust was available
and we packed in the open spots between the ice blocks and then filled
the room. Now when he needed ice for cooling this was his source."
"In 1954 Aunt Marie became deadly ill. In the beginning of July I came
home from 4 years in the Seabees. I was able to visit with her in the
hospital and son Edward from New York came to see her one last time
before she passed on to Glory. She was buried from Immanual Lutheran
and I had the honor to be a pallbearer."
"I don't know how long Uncle Charley continued to live in Moltke, but
he finally left and went to live with his stepdaughter Gertrude and
Ralph Scrock. Yes, indeed, stepdaughter Gertrude Betcht felt him as her
own father. In 1961 my Mother and Dad came to visit my first wife and I
in Detroit. While there, Uncle Charley died. Gertrude gave my Dad and
Mother the job of telling Aunt Margarette. We called daughter Lillian
Balke Pouliot that we would come and break the news. This also was a
chance to visit. We met at her son Roy Pouliot's home. We finally told
her and for awhile she cried, but she was happy over our visit. Uncle
Carl Zinke was then sent back to Immanual Lutheran church and buried by
his wife in the church cemetery. "
Children of Carl Zinke and Marie Steinke are:
51 i. Margaret Leona Emilie5 Becht, born
March 10, 1916 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan; died 1926 in Moltke
Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
Margaret Leona Emilie Becht was baptized 26 March 1916 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Detroit, MI. Her sponsors were Margaret
Balke, Emilie Kraus, Karl Becht.
Upon the death of her father, George Becht, her mother then married
Carl Zinke. Upon the move of her Stepfather Carl and mother Marie
moving up to Moltke naturaly she went with them. Her father George
Becht had died of T.B and she also had contacted T.B. At the age of 10
she died in Moltke and was buried in Imamanual Cemetary in Moltke by
the name - Margaret Zinke.
The 1920 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [Roll T625_811
- Page 6A - ED 361] enumerated 5 January 1920 by Joseph Hellner shows:
Living at 468 Tillman Avenue
STEINKE, August, head, 50, widowed, owns home free of debt, born
Germany, Railroad laborer
BECHT, Mary, daughter, 27, widowed, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BECHT, Margaret, grand-daughter, 3 4/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
BECHT, Gertrude, grand-daughter, 2 10/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
From the Advance newspaper [date unknown]
DEATH IN ZINKE HOME
The ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Zinke of Moltke died
Saturday following an illness of tuberculosis, the funeral being held
in the Moltke Church, Rev. Meyer officiating. The little girl was one
of a family of five children, Mr and Mrs Zinke have three boys and a
girl surviving.
This Margaret (Zinke) Becht, is the stepdaughter of Carl Zinke. Also
the other daughter mentioned as living is Margaret's younger sister,
Gertrude (Zinke) Becht. They are the children of Carl's wife Marie
Steinke, ( Becht ) Zinke. Remember agian from the Immanuel Detroit
records That George Becht married Marie Steinke had Margaret and
Gertrude. were baptized recorded as Margaret Becht and Gertrude Becht.
Upon George Becht's death some years latter she married Carl Zinke and
moved to Moltke and raised them using the name of Zinke, but they never
were legally addopted. Gertrude fully stated that to Bob Zinke in a
quick hurry in the summer of 2002.
+ 52 ii. Gertrude Marie Becht, born May 05, 1917 in Detroit [Wayne
County], Michigan.
+ 53 iii. Carl Eduard August Zink III, born June 24, 1921 in Detroit
[Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 54 iv. Edward Herman Albert Zinke, born October 24, 1923 in Moltke
Township (Rogers City), Michigan.
+ 55 v. Roland Raymond Zinke, born August 18, 1925 in Moltke Township -
Rogers City, Michigan.
+ 56 vi. Raymond Roy Zinke, born August 14, 1929 in Moltke Township
(Rogers City), Michigan.
*16.* *Emma
Erna Emilie4 Zink* (Charles 'Carl'^3 Zinke, Sr., Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 14, 1894 in Moltke Township [Presque Isle
County], Michigan, and died March 01, 1975 in Cheboygan, Michigan. Emma
married *Max
Jana* September 20, 1917 in St.
Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap. Max was born November
09, 1894 in Cheboygan, Michigan, and died February 1963 in Cheboygan,
Michigan.
The Immanuel [Moltke] records show Emma Erna Emilie Zinke, although she
used the last name of Zink.
Emma Erna Emilie Zinke was baptized 16 December 1894 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. Her godparents were Carl Litzow, Emilie Wick, Elsie Bruder.
Emma was confirmed 12 April 1908 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke. Her memory verse for life was 1Timothy 5:8.
Emma suffered from arthritis - her knees were bent out at terrible
angles. Arthritis also was the case of Herman Zinke, Alvine Jana,
Margaret Scriver. This ran in the family.
Max developed a disease that probably came from his exposure to the dry
cleaning chemicals.
Witnesses at Emma and Max's marriage by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow were
Iva Peetz, Herman Zink, and Lena Brege. The marriage record in
Cheboygan shows Emma's last name as Zink.
COMMENTS from Bob Zinke on the witnesses:
"I don't know anything about Iva Peetz. The Peetz name shows up
periodically in the relative events. Iva may have been Emma's close
childhood friend. Herman Zink [This is the only time that I have seen
my Dad's last name on any legal document with the 'e' off the end] was
at this time 20 years old. Lena Brege was Christian Brege's only
daughter and, of course, Emma's step sister."
Emma and Max had a successful Dry Cleaning business in Cheboygan for
many years. However, they never talked about family business, and they
were secretive about almost everything.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"The legal recording on the marriage records was recorded in Cheboygan
County. According to research done by Don Knopf the marirage took place
at St Micheal's Lutheran Church in Belknap Township Presque Isle County
Mi. That record shows the following: Max Jana, age 22, from Cheboygan
Emma Zink, age 22, from Belknap m. 20 Sept 1917 St Michael's Lutheran
by Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow Witnesses: Iva Peetz, Herman Zink, Lena Brege"
Bob continues:
"It is known by Norma Jana Johnson that Aunt Emma also had a short stay
in Detroit with her sister, Margaret. For what amount of years we don't
presently know. Norma says there were Post Cards and mail
correspondence between Emma and her older sister Alvine, who married to
Fred Jana in Cheboygan. It is obvious that Emma came back and bunked in
with her mother and stepfather Christian Brege. Also it may be she was
in Belknap for some years and carried on a relationship with Max Jana
by mail, visiting and staying with sister in Cheboygan and a love
affair flourished to a marriage that took place at St Michael's in
Belknap."
"I also can imagine that after the wedding a party took place at the
Christian Brege residence with many of the Brege family in attendance.
Namely, and for sure present was John Brege who married Helen Hardies,
my mother's sister."
"This will now come into focus as in 1947 on their 30th wedding
anniversary this group traveled to Cheboygan from Rogers City. I
[Robert Zinke] owned an auto and drove my mother, dad, and family up to
Cheboygan. In another car, Gladyce Schlaeger Schultz drove the Schultz
brigade. And then a big surprise happened. A car from Belknap pulled up
and in came Uncle John Brege and wife Helen. Well, you just can't
imagine the surprise of those of us who were already there. Max was
absolutely jubilant over John and Helen Brege showing up."
"John and Helen lived across the road from the Christian Brege farm.
Both houses were readily in view to each other. I know from my own
experience that when any Jana's showed up on weekends from Cheboygan
that John and Helen for sure would soon be over and join the visit."
"Also on that night, my brothers and I went with Norma Jana Johnson to
the Bowling Alley and we did some bowling. Norma reminded me of that
occasion."
"Also after the Spitzer game got good and started, Uncle Max Jana
brought out his best bottle of whiskey and the first drink went to John
Brege. He was just so overjoyed that John had come there. This fact I
believe also lends some credence to the fact that some sort of wedding
celebration took place 30 years before when they were married and, of
course, John Brege was there."
"The Herman Zinke and Albert Schultz families went often to Cheboygan
to visit the two Jana families. Also in the visit would be the Albert
Jana family, the oldest son of Alvine Zinke Jana. He was Norma Jana
Johnson's father."
Child of Emma Zink and Max Jana is:
+ 57 i. Chester5 Jana, born May 16, 1920
in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan; died January 1966 in
Michigan.
*17.* *Herman
Gustav Adolph4 Zinke* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born January 03, 1897 in Rogers City, Michigan, and died
November 11, 1982 in Rogers City, Michigan. Herman married *Bertha Ida
Marie Hardies* September 24, 1927
in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, daughter of
Wilhelm Hardies and Bertha Stephan. Bertha was born May 20, 1904 in
Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan, and died January 04, 1997 in Rogers
City, Michigan. Herman & Bertha are buried in the Memorial Park
Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan. Herman was buried November 13, 1982
and Bertha on January 7, 1997.
Herman was baptized 7 Feb 1897 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller in
the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His godparents were
Gustav Kramer, Adolph Schroeder, and Amanda Wick.
Herman Gustave Adolf Zincke was confirmed 9 April 1911 by the Rev.
Heinrich Wilhelm Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Belknap. Herman's memory verse for life is Psalm 86:11. NOTE: The
church records do show ZINCKE.
Bertha Ida Marie Hardies was baptized 3 July 1904 by the Rev. Bruno
Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
Her godparents were Julius Zempel, Ida Hasenburg and Marie Elowsky.
Bertha Ida Marie Hardies was confirmed 24 March 1918 by the Rev.
Wilhelm Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap. Bertha's memory verse for life is Matthew 11:28-29.
Witnesses at Bertha and Herman's marriage by the Rev. Carl Voelz were
Paul Hardies and Lenore Zinke.* *This Lenore Zinke was stepdaughter of
Herman's brother Albert. She married Dew Wyant.
Bertha was a member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Rogers City, MI, and a life-long member of it's Ladies Aid Society.
After the evening prayer service led by the Rev. Barton Gray in Bill
Britzke Funeral Home, Bertha's son Bob Zinke, sang the Hymn, /MY SOUL
WAS SET AT SAIL OUT ON LIFE'S SEA/. He also sang: /TIRED I AM I GO TO
REST/, in English & German, although it was taught in German to
Bob. The prayer service closed with the HARDIES anthem hymn: /GOD BE
WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN/.
Her funeral took place at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev.
Barton Gray officiating.
From the 1910 Belknap Township census, Herman
Zinke lived with his
mother Alvine [Hoeft] Zinke and Christian Brege in Belknap Township.
The Presque Isle County WW 1 Draft Registration card shows: Herman
Zinke; address of Hawks, Michigan; born 3 January 1897 in Rogers,
Michigan; father born in Germany; employed by Chris Brege of Hawks,
Michigan; nearest relative Alvina Brege of Hawks, Michigan; blue eyes;
autumn colored hair. Signed and dated: Herman Zinke - 5 June 1918.
The 1920 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County Federal Census [E.D. 314
- page 9A] enumerated 3 February 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
ZINKIE, Charlie, head, 30, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer, Woods
KUCZNESKI, Mary, cook, 42, widowed, born Michigan, parents born U.S.,
Cook in Camp
ZINKIE, Herman, boarder, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Laborer in woods
MARJIOTT, John, boarder, 39, married, born Michigan, parents born
Canada English, Laborer in woods
SCHRAM, Charlie, 23, married, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer in woods
SCHRAM, Clarence, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer in woods
SHELLIE, William, boarder, 26, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Laborer in woods
Obituary - Herman Gustav Adolph Zinke:
Herman Zinke, 85, of 466 North Forth St Rogers City, passed away at his
home on Thursday, November 11. 1982.
A lifelong resident of Presque Isle, County. He was born Jan 3, 1897 in
Rogers City. His marrage to the former Bertha Hardies took place in
Belknap on Sept 24, 1927.
Mr Zinke had been employed as a Blaster at the Michigan Limestone and
Chemical Co. ( U.S. Steel ).
He is survived by his wife, Bertha; three sons, Robert of Troy, William
of Rogers City, and Eugene of Westchester, Ohio; eight grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at St. John Lutheran Church of Rogers City
at eleven a.m on Sat, November 13, with the Rev Harold Molzan
officiating.
Serving as pallbearers were Melvin Brege, Harlow and Roger Hardies,
Edward Steinke and Jack and Rick Zinke.
Notes from Bob Zinke, son of Herman & Bertha:
" In 1926 my father and mother were the honored witnesses at the
wedding of Lena Brege and Edward Anklam."
"My Dad (Herman) was born in Rogers City in a house that still stands
today two doors to what is the bicycle shop in 2001. At 6 weeks old the
family moved to Moltke and the home was located on what became known as
the Zinke Hill. He related to me that one time they captured two bear
cubs, made a decent pen for them and raised them. I don't remember if
they finally let them go, or maybe ate them as food for the table."
"Also his mother Alvine would often have him run to the bottom of the
hill and in a stream catch some specks [speckled trout] for supper. My
father always did like trout fishing. He would on occasions go to Trout
River which now runs through Rogers City and trout fish.
"In 1909 it was off to Belknap to live with his new stepfather, along
with younger sister Lenora. It wasn't too long in the future that a
bicycle was bought for him. He would on weekends or whatever, then
pedal back to Moltke visiting. ln some of the stretch he would use
parts of the Old State Road."
"Stepbrother John Brege lived across the road from the Christian Brege
farm and married a charming young lady, Helen Hardies. This in time
brought Helen's younger sister Bertha there for baby sitting and soon
more on a regular basis. John Brege always made himself a strong
fixture with his step Zinke familly and it was only natural that Herman
Zinke got acquainted with Bertha Hardies. According to my Mother there
were a lot of evenings of Spitzer playing at Uncle John Brege's. Henry
Knopf would come down from the Knopf farm, and along with my Dad
[Herman], and John made a threesome. My mother and Aunt Helen would
fill in as the fourth player. Various courtships took place."
"My Dad was just like the same matches in the Brege family box. And in
1926 a wedding took place on the Christian Brege Farm, but not Herman
and Bertha's. It was stepsister Lena Brege marrying Edward Anklam from
Detroit. Dad knew Edward well and was Ed's best man. Bertha was Lena's
maid of honor. There was a big wedding party at the Christian Brege
farm. The granary across the creek was cleaned where dancing and music
prevailed. Also a picture of the gathering was taken in front of the
porch of the family farm. This is quite a picture with about all the
Christian Brege family of that day present for the affair. Many Zinkes
were present. Aunt Marie is shown holding son Roland as a baby. Many
Hardies' and many of the neighbors of the area are shown on that
wedding portrait. Grandma Alvine Hoeft Zinke Brege was around 70 on
this picture. My mother and father were engaged to be married at this
time."
"In 1927 my father got a job helping build the new Rogers City High
School. He sprained his ankle and it delayed their wedding. It finally
occurred at St Micheal's Lutheran Church in Belknap on Sept. 24, 1927.
It was a quiet ceremony with Lenora Zinke, Albert and Ella Rieger
Zinke's daughter, as a witness. [Notice she used the name Zinke]. The
other witness was Paul Hardies."
"They now were living on the William Hardies Sr. Homestead as the Brege
farm transaction took place where his brother Alfred Zinke now had the
Christian Brege farm."
"In 1929 they moved to Rogers City and rented apartment rooms in the
upstairs of the Carl Stephan Building. It is known today as the Zgorski
and Micketti Plumbing and Heating across from the Westminster
Presbyterian Church on Third Street."
"In 1930 they purchased the Klee house on North Friedrich Street. This
was two doors away from the Albert and Louise Zinke Schultz family."
"Another thing Dad liked to do was pick berries: Huckelberries,
Blackberries, Raspberries. Boy! what a time we had doing this!
Naturally much of this was canned which we ate during the winter time.
It might be good to add here that picking these wild berries wasn't
just for something extra in my Dad's early years. It was important for
winter food for his immediate family, along with Grandparents Johann
and Caroline Hoeft, and also the Albert and Flora Banks Hoeft family
living in Johann's household. There wasn't exactly a lot of spare
change around in these families. Some things that you do when you were
growing up and rebelled against in your heart, when you became older
you found out now you loved to do it."
"In the lean years of the Depression aftermath, my Dad only worked 2
days a week, if lucky. This didn't leave a whole lot for the table.
During this time he would be called upon by his 3 brother-laws to come
out on their farms as they needed help butchering, picking potatoes,
making wood, or any number of things to be done. His reward was free
potatoes, free wood, chickens, some free homemade sausage."
"This is the way many existed in the Presque Isle area. I never knew
any different since I always had clothes to wear, food to eat, and a
bed to sleep in. This didn't stop us from playing ball, skipping rope,
and having a good time."
"My Mother's greatest satisfaction was working on family history. She
was a whiz at it. Naturally, many people would question her and ask
'what do you know about someone else's geneology?' Well, before the
typewriter and computer it was done by writing and/or orally passed
down history. We, who are recipients, are privileged to decipher and
enlarge on it. All of you know Don Knopf's great contribution to our
research. Well, he went to my mother for a part of his maternal family
tree since there was much scramble in what he had. He readily told me
that my Mother came up with much of the necessary information he needed
to complete his past tree. Don and I are related through my
great-great-grandmother and his great-grandmother - Bertha Kuhl Roy
Wetzel Pethke.”
"How do you expect such family information came down to us? In the Old
Testament it was known that before the children of Israel used Scribes
who wrote it down. They memorized the Entire Torah word for word. This
is the the way the Geneology of Christ was proved fufilled."
"Mother was a devoted Christian, and living in her house meant going to
Church on Sunday unless the reason was adequate. I am so glad that I
had a mother like that. Church is still the greatest place of all to go
and listen to God talk to you through the written pages of Holy
Scripture. Thanks Mom."
"My mother spent the last 5 years of her life in a Foster Home run by
her step grand niece, Darlene Dugay, the grand-daughter of her
stepbrother-in-law Henry Brege. This farm was a stone throw away from
the Christian Brege farm were she first encounterd her husband Herman
Zinke. She had a severe stroke at the age of 87."
The 1930 Presque Isle County, Rogers City village federal census [E.D.
17 - page 18A] enumerated 16 April 1930 by John Ferdelmann, Jr., shows:
Living in a rented house for $20 a month at 130 East Ontario Street in
an apartment rental unit that was owned by Carl Stephen.
ZINKE, Herman, head, 33, married at age 30, $20 assets, born Michigan,
parents born German, laborer at stone quarry
ZINKE, Bertha, wife, 25, married at age 23, born Michigan, father born
Michigan, mother born Germany
ZINKE, Robert, son, 2
ZINKE, William, son 7/12
NOTES from Bob Zinke 3 Feb 2003:
"My grandmother Hardies and Carl Stephen were brother and sister. This
130 Ontario Street is now the Zygorski Plumbing, on the corner across
from the Stone Westminster Prysbyterian Church. Great Uncle Carl
Stephen had rental units upstairs and my parents rented one of them. My
parents weren't the only renters there. A Minnie Erkfitz and a
Haselhuhn girl were also renters there at that time. It was also in
this building that Plath started his meat market and then built or
acquired the place nearer the traffic light. There was a small store
frontage also in this Stephen building. My Dad and Mother, Carl and
Caroline Stephan, my grandfather-grandmother William and Bertha nee
Stephan Hardies, my great uncle Albert Hardies, and my brother Bill
Zinke are all buried on the same lot in the Memorial Park Cemetery."
"On September 25, 1977, my parents, Bertha and Herman observed their
Golden Wedding Anniversary with a special Service of Praise at the
Presque Isle Sportman's Club. 92 guests were served dinner, followed by
hymns and Bible readings led by son, Robert Zinke, a message by Rev.
Harold Molzan, a special song, /'Oh Perfect Love/" was sung by Dorothy
Brege, and a toast by their nephew, Renwood Hardies."
Children of Herman Zinke and Bertha Hardies are:
+ 58 i. Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul5 Zinke,
born March 25, 1928 in Belknap Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan.
59 ii. William Carl Zinke, born August 31, 1929 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan; died February 03, 1985 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan, and was buried February 7, 1985 in the Memorial
park Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
William Carl Zinke was baptized 29 Sept 1929 by the Rev. Carl Voelz in
the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. His
godparents were John Brege, Herman Heinecke, and Louise Schultz.
William never married, but was very active in the Rogers City Little
League. He also was a faithful member of St. John's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, and gave his talents according to ability and money.
He was a stellar bowler for Grulke's Hardware in the Lutheran League.
He was a past President of the Rogers City Serviceman's Club. He was a
loyal and failful member of the V.F.W.
William was a veteran of the Korean War, and worked at the U.S. Steel
Plant (Calcite), Rogers City, Michigan. His suggestion for developing a
less costly way to make bearing adapters for the quarry stone cars
resulted in a cash award.
The funeral service was from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Rogers City with the Rev. Harold G. Molzan officiating. Pallbearers
were Ervin Grulke, David Grulke, Harold Hopp, Fred Trafelet, Merlin
Schaedig, and Robert Yerks. Burial was in the Rogers City Memorial Park
Cemetery.
William C Zinke Obituary
Friends of William C Zinke may call after 1:00 p.m Wednessday at
Brietzke McWilliams Funeral Home, where there will be a prayer service
at 8:00 p.m. in the evening. At 9:00 a.m Thursday, his body will be
taken to St. John Lutheran Church for the funeral service at 11:00 a.m
with the Rev Harold G Molzan offciating.
Mr Zinke 55, of 466 North Forth, died suddenly Sunday evening (February
3, 1985) at Rogers City Hospital. Born in Rogers City August 31, 1929,
he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was employed with U.S.
Steel's Calcite Plant.
He was a member of St John Lutheran Church, the Rogers City
Servicemen's Club, V.F.W. Post 3209 and the Rogers City Bowling
Association.
Survivors include his mother, Bertha; and two brothers, Robert of Troy
of Troy and Eugene of Cincinnati, Ohio. Internment in Memorial Park
Cemetary. Memorial to St. John Lutheran Church.
+ 60 iii. Eugene Herman Zinke, born August 19, 1931 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*18.* *Leonora
'Nora' Lena Johanna4 Zinke* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born March 03, 1900 in Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan, and
died November 05, 1940 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
‘Nora’ married *Charles 'Charlie' Heinrich Schram* July 17, 1917 in St.
Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap, son of Ludwig Schram
and Elizabeth Claus. ‘Charlie’ was born October 03, 1896 in Belknap
Township (Hawks), Michigan, and died September 05, 1961 in Belknap
Township (Hagensville), Michigan. Charlie was buried September 07,
1961, St. John's Cemetery, Hagensville, Michigan. Nora was buried
November 8, 1940 in Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
Leonora Lena Johanna Zinke was baptized 22 April 1900 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. Her godparents were Ernst Lietzow, Lena Schroeder, and Tuska
Filax [sic].
The 1910 Belknap Census shows Nora living with Alvine [Hoeft] Zinke and
Christian Brege on the Brege Homestead.
Leonora Lena Johanna Zinke was confirmed 5 April 1914 by the Rev.
Wilhelm Schoenow in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap. Leonora's memory verse for life is Rev. 2:10.
Witnesses at Leonora and Charles' marriage by the Rev. Wilhelm Schoenow
were Hermann Baller, Iva Peetz, Hermann Zinke, Clarence Schramm.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Some people get my Aunt Leonora mixed up with Uncle Albert and Aunt
Ella Zinke's daughter Lenora. If one checks dates and marriages you can
see who is who. Case in point is Leonora Zinke married at age 16, and
when my dad and mother married her name had been Schram for some years.
"She was also known as Nora according to the obituary of her father in
May, 1906."
The 1920 Belknap Township [Presque Isle County], MI federal census
[E.D. 10 - page 2A] enumerated by Alex McClennan 8 January 1920 shows:
BREGE, Christian, Sr., head, 62, married, owns farm, born Germany, to
America 1869, farming, general farming
BREGE, Alvena, wife, 62, born Germany, to America 1866
BREGE, Lena, daughter, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHRAM, Nora, step-daughter, 19, married, born Michigan, parents born
Germany
Karl Heinrich Schramm was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 9 April 1911
by the Rev. Ernst Thieme in the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Metz, Michigan.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"The first thing here is you will note that the minister has a double
'M' in the ending of the Schram. Again it seems that ministers didn't
ask you how to spell your name, they spelled it their way. I believe
many of us in this research have seen this time and again. You can also
note he spelled Leonore different also. As far as I know the entire
Schram family used one 'm'."
The 1920 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County Federal Census [E.D. 314
- page 9A] enumerated 3 February 1920 by Alex McLennan shows:
ZINKIE, Charlie, head, 30, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer, Woods
KUCZNESKI, Mary, cook, 42, widowed, born Michigan, parents born U.S.,
Cook in Camp
ZINKIE, Herman, boarder, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Laborer in woods
MARJIOTT, John, boarder, 39, married, born Michigan, parents born
Canada English, Laborer in woods
SCHRAM, Charlie, 23, married, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer in woods
SCHRAM, Clarence, 21, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer in woods
SHELLIE, William, boarder, 26, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Laborer in woods
The St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap Township [Presque
Isle County], Michigan records show that Charles H. Schram died of a
heart attack, was not a member, with the Funeral Service conducted by
the Rev. Homer Marsh held at McWilliams Funeral Home in Rogers City,
MI.
The 1930 Rogers Township federal census [E.D. 18 - page 4A] 2 May 1930
shows:
SCHRAM, Charles, head, 33, married at age 20, owns, $1500 value, born
Michigan, parents born Germany, repairman, stone quarry
SCHRAM, Lenora, wife, 30, married at age 17, born Michigan, parents
born Germany
SCHRAM, Ralph, son, 1 10/12, born Michigan
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"My Aunt Leonore did not have an easy life. You will notice that her
first two children died as infants. I asked my mother what from but I
guess in those days there were no known reasons."
"Aunt Leonore had a large heart and what else I don't remember. She was
sickly most of her life. She had to be many times near to doctors
because of her condition when she was ill. This meant staying at our
house on those occasions. They lived in Bruningsville – a distance of
two to three miles south from town. It was necessary that she was near
a doctor, and we lived in Rogers City and had extra bedrooms. This
meant son Ralph was there also. Husband, Uncle Charlie Schram stayed at
home. I can't remember how many times this was, but it was many. She
finally died in 1940 and was buried from St. John's Lutheran Church and
buried in the Rogers City Cemetery. Ralph and I were both 12 years old
at the time. Also the Lutheran School children sang for the funeral
which included me singing. I had told my mother I wanted to be with the
mourners, but she convinced me easily that the best spot for me was
singing."
"As I said they lived in Bruningsville and a road runing straight west
from their road was a farm which was known as the Wenzel Poor Farm.
Here is where the older, destitute, and frayed and whatever reason,
were placed when no one else would care for them. I remember at
Christmas time our Lutheran School would go out and sing for these
people. It was a big deal when Pastor Linn would be along."
"Ralph became close friends with this Wenzel family and their numerous
sons and grandsons. This became important to him after his mother died.
His father Charles Schram had a terrible drinking problem and lost his
job at Calcite. He was incapable to care for his son Ralph. Ralph chose
to go and live with the Elmer Wenzel family to finish growing up. This
part now becomes foggy to me. I know the Schellie family in
Bruningsville also had something to do with Ralph as Mrs Schellie was
Uncle Charlie Schram’s sister. Anyway Ralph grew up, and when the age
came appropriate he joined the Army and made that his career."
"Uncle Charlie left for Detroit and found work there. It seems I was
told he maybe gave up alcohol. When he died he was buried in the St.
John Lutheran Cemetary of Hagensville. I am sure the Schellie’s made
these arrangements. I don't believe Uncle Charlie and Aunt Leonore were
divorced. I know for sure there was a grave spot for him beside her,
but do to circumstances they were not burried together."
Children of Leonora Zinke and Charles Schram are:
61 i. Ethel5 Schram, born December 21,
1917 in Presque Isle County, Michigan; died January 03, 1918 in Presque
Isle County, Michigan.
62 ii. Alfred Schram, born April 16, 1919 in Belknap Township (Rogers
City), Michigan; died April 21, 1919 in Belknap Township (Rogers City),
Michigan and was buried April 23, 1919 in the Belknap Township Cemetery
– Klee Road, Rogers City, Michigan.
Another source shows Alfred Schram b. 18 April 1919 d. 23 April 1919.
63 iii. Ralph Charles Schram, born July 18, 1928 in RogerTownship
[Rogers City], Michigan; died July 1985 in Spruce [Alcona County],
Michigan. Ralph married Margrate Scholz; born in Germany.
Ralph Charles Schram was baptized 1 July 1928 in the Hope Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Hawks, Michigan. Ralph's godparents were Isabelle
Breckon, Clarence Schram. [Isabelle Breckon is a sister of Charles
Schram.] No children were bron from this marriage.
The 1930 Rogers Township federal census [E.D. 18 - page 4A] 2 May 1930
shows:
SCHRAM, Charles, head, 33, married at age 20, owns house valued at
$1500, born Michigan, parents born Germany, repairman, stone quarry
SCHRAM, Lenora, wife, 30, married at age 17, born Michigan, parents
born Germany
SCHRAM, Ralph, son, 1 10/12, born Michigan
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Ralph became close friends with the Elmer Wenzel family [operated the
Wenzel Poor Farm] and their numerous sons and grandsons. This became
important to him after his mother died. His father Charles had a
terrible drinking problem and lost his job at Calcite. He was incapable
to care for his son Ralph. Ralph chose to go and live with the Elmer
Wenzel family to finish growing up. This part now becomes foggy to me.
I know the Schellie family in Bruningsville also had something to do
with him as Mrs Schellie was Uncle Charlie's sister. Anyway Ralph grew
up and when the age came appropiate he joined the Army and made that
his career. This is where he met his wife while stationed in Germany.
My mother says he did drop in to see her and some of the relatives a
few times. Upon his army career ending he went to Lincoln, Michigan and
worked at the Oscoda Air Force Base. He spent the rest of his life in
the Oscoda area.
"Upon his death I happened to be in Rogers City when information came
of his death. On a Sunday morning we left my parents house and stopped
at the funeral home to offer our sympathy. It was early and so we never
met his wife. In the guest book I wrote: 'I cherish our growing up
years, but our paths never crossed after'. I received a nice card from
his wife for the thought. Ralph died of cancer."
*20.* *Henriette
'Maggie' Ottilie4 Zinke* (Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born January 10, 1871 in Pommern. Henriette married *Roderick B
McDonald* December 04, 1890 in
Alpena, Michigan, son of James McDonald and Mary McKenzie. Roderick was
born 1868 in Canada, and died Abt. 1940.
Henriette Ottilie Zinke was confirmed 25 May 1885 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke.
The confirmation record shows she was born on 10 Jan 1871 and is the
daughter of Carl Zinke. This is important to the degree that Henriette
was here in 1885. At that time there were at least two years of
confirmation instruction. So that is a basis for her being here in 1883
when the picture of Carl and Alvine Zinke show her and three others in
it. The question that remains is when did sister Tillie and Henriette
come to America? Did they come in 1881 with parents, Carl and Alvine
Zinke, or did they come with some other relatives soon after in 1882?
There was never any oral knowledge stated to me at any time.
As of 4 Dec 1890 she was also known as Maggie Zinkie. She is shown as
Mrs. Henrietta McDonald on the 1910 U.S. Alpena Federal Census.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"My Mother's Tree has Henriette born in 1867 instead of 1871. I am
adding this information just in case. There is a picture presently in
the hands of Robin Peters. This picture is a large framed picture and I
conclude it was taken in 1883. In it are Grandfather Carl Zinke seated
in chair with Grandmother Alvine seated next to him on the left side of
the picture. In front of Grandfather is a two year old standing in
between his legs. This is their daughter Alvine. Seated on
Grandmother's lap is a child around two months old. Behind Grandmother
is Henriette standing. Behind Grandfather Tillie is standing. Looking
at this picture you may make some observations to the age of the girls.
This picture hung in my Aunt Louise Zinke Schultz's living room. After
her death, her daughter Helen Schultz Goulette, gave the picture to me.
I, in turn, gave it to Robin Peters."
"One more question concerning Henriette and Ottilie. When did they come
to the U.S.A.? I know nothing orally. And no one seems to have found
them on immigration papers or in church records. They would have had to
come in early 1880's. The 1890 Federal censuses were lost as the result
of a fire in Washington, D.C. On a rare occasion that my mother and
Aunt Louise Schultz would go to see Aunt Henriette in Alpena, I went
along at least one time and all I can say I was in her presence. "
"Tillie's birth day is listed as 1865. Henriette should be 1867. There
are several reasons why I go for this. First off, Carl Zinke married
Julia Liedtke in 1864. Children were often born early in marriage, and
then frequently. The next reason is from a picture of Grandfather Carl
and Grandmother Alvine Zinke with two older children standing behind
them. A two year old is in front of Carl and a baby is shown on
Alvine's lap. The large picture of this was in the hands of my Aunt
Lizzie Zinke Schultz and I passed it on to Robin Peter. Robin sent a
photo of this to us over email and then Norma Jana Johnson re-sent it
to us again. It is the only picture of my Grandfather Zinke. This
picture hung in my Aunt Lizzy Schultz's living room for years. I would
ask who they were. The oldest standing behind Grandfather she said was
Tillie. The younger one standing behind Grandmother is Henriette, the
two year old is my Aunt Alvine Jana and the young child was her.
Without question this was taken in 1883."
"Looking at the girls - could they pass for 12 and 14."
“It also explains their disappearance from Rogers City with not much
fanfare. It would be interesting to know when and where Tillie went to
in Detroit. I believe she went to close Zinke relatives. Possibly, even
Wilhelm Zinke who was uncovered or Albert Zinke b. 1852, are close
relatives. As for Henriette, she went to Alpena."
"Also, I surely do favor her marrying Schwankowski. Also, she lived for
years on Trumbal Avenue in Detroit. This was related to me by Roy
Pouliot this summer. Roy did meet her on different ocassions. As the
Pouliot family lived on the same street as Carl and Margeret Balke and
Auguste Meida Steinke and husband August. I think the street is
Tillman."
From the 1910 Alpena County, Michigan federal
census Roderick is shown
that he immigrated in 1881, is a cook on Steamboat, out of work on 15
April 1910 for six weeks, owns own home free.
Henriette and Roderick were married by Pastor H.H. Vannaker.
Child of Henriette Zinke and Roderick McDonald is:
+ 64 i. Worthy L5 McDonald, born
February 13, 1892 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan; died April 02,
1974 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
*23.* *Max
Ferdinand4 Zinke*
(Albert3 , Jacob2
, Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
February 20, 1878 in Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan, and died June 09,
1938 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. Max married *Adeline Emilie
Schmeckel* June 15, 1904 in
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena, Michigan, daughter of
Carl Schmeckel and Julianna Rieger. Adeline was born April 07, 1885 in
Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
Max was a twin to Lydia.
Max Ferdinand Zinke was baptized 31 March 1878 by the Rev. Joseph
Antonius Bohn in Immanuel Evengelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His
godparents were Ferdinand Roeske, Julianna Schmeckel.
Max was confirmed 28 May 1893 in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Rogers City, MI. Max's memory verse for life was John
10:27,28.
The 1900 Bearinger Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan federal
census shows Max F. Zinke, teacher, living with Charles Sommers,
surfman, age 24; Cecilia Sommer, at school, age 16, sister to Charles.
Max was enumerated in 1910.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers Township Federal Census
[E.D. 178 - page 6B] enumerated 21 April 1910 by Max C. Kuhlmann shows:
Living at Huron Avenue
MENDE, Adolph, head, 30, married 4 years, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Hotel Keeper
MENDE, Theresa, wife, 23, married 4 years, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Hotel cook
KRAMER, Anna, Servant, 17, Single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Hotel Servant
WOLDT, Albert, Boarder, 48, single, born Germany, to America 1883,
Laborer at odd jobs
ERKE, August, Boarder, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born Germany,
Laborer at odd jobs
ELLER, John, Boarder, 36, married 8 years, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan, Laborer at Lumber Camp
RADKE, William, Boarder, 21, single, born Michigan, father born
Germany, mother born Michigan, Laborer at odd jobs
ZINKE, Max, Boarder, 32, Divorced, married 3 years, born Michigan,
parents born Germany, House Carpenter
Max attended the University of Valparaiso in Indiana. He taught in
Presque Isle County Public Schools and also for many years in the
Detroit Public Schools. He was a public school teacher until a couple
years before his death when he engaged in carpenter work.
Max F. Zinke obituary:
Max F. Zinke, aged 60 years, passed away about 9:30 o'clock Thrusday
evening, June 9th, in Detroit. Death having been attributed to
bronchial asthma and heart trouble. Mr. Zinke had been in failing
health for the past few years, his condition becoming critical two
weeks previous to his death.
Born on Feb 2, 1878, in Moltke, Mr Zinke spent his youth in Rogers City
where he attended the public schools. Later he attended the University
of Valparaiso at Valparaiso, Indiana, returned to teach in the local
public schools and later in Moltke. For the past 25 years he has
resided in Detroit where he followed his profession until ill health
forced his retirement from such confining work. For the past several
years he had been engaged in capenter work.
Surviving are three sisters: Mrs Martha Baker, Mrs Adeline Schlager,
and Mrs Augusta Streich, and one brother, Reinhard Zinke, all of this
city.
Funeral service were held from the Shirtum Funeral Home on Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev S. J. Francis officiating. Interment was
in Rogers City Memorial Park.
Acting as pallbearers were: Henry O. Hansen, William Roeske, Max
Roeske, Orie Baker, Vaughn Baker and Norville Schlager.
Among out-of-town relatives in attendance at the service was Miss Verla
Zinke of Alpena, a niece.
Notes for Adeline Emilie Schmeckel:
Adeline Emilie Schmeckel was baptized 26 April 1885 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller. Her godparents were Wilhelmine Bruder, Emilie
Bruder, Adeline Schewe.
Adeline was confirmed 17 April 1898 by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Adeline's memory verse for life was Psalm 37:4.
Witnesses at Max & Adeline’s marriage by the Rev. H. H. Heidel were
Albert Rudoff and Louise Rudoff.
They divorced 30 October 1909. Adeline was the complaintant for
non-support and extreme cruelty.
Children of Max Zinke and Adeline Schmeckel are:
65 i. Floyd Alfred5 Zinke, born May 09,
1908 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Floyd Alfred Zinke was baptized 16 May 1908 by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers
City. Floyd's godparents were Alfred Schmekel and Julianna Schmekel.
66 ii. Flora Zinke, born Abt. 1909 in Michigan.
+ 67 iii. Emma Zinke, born July 14, 1910; died December 03, 1993 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*24.* *Martha
Albertine4 Zinke*
(Albert3 , Jacob2
, Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born April
18, 1880 in Moltke (Rogers City), Michigan, and died March 20, 1960 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Martha married *William August
Baker* December 14, 1898 in St.
Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Belknap - [Rogers City], MI,
son of Simon Baker and Blanchard. William was born July 02, 1873 in
Michigan, and died February 20, 1961 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan. Martha & William are buried in the Memorial Park
Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
Martha's baptism reference: Rev. Christian Schwan's diaries [Book 2 -
Page 134] –
Martha Ernestine Zink was baptized 17 May 1880 by the Rev. Christian
Schwan from the St. James Lutheran Church - Moltke. Her godparents were
Karl Roeske, Albertina [wife of] August Grossmann.
Martha was confirmed 28 May 1893 by the Rev. Joel David Druckenmiller
in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City, MI.
Martha's memory verse for life was Psalm 26:6-8.
Witnesses at Martha and William's marriage by the Rev. Bruno Potzger
were Max Zinke and Cora Baker.
Martha A. Baker Obituary:
Mrs William Baker, age 79, died early Sunday morning at the Rogers City
hospital following a stroke.
Mrs. Baker, nee Martha A. Zinke was born in Rogers Township April 18,
1880 and had been a lifelong resident of Presque Isle County.
Surviving in addition to her husband William are two sons, Orie, Sr.
and Vaughn both of Rogers City and two sisters, Mrs Adeline Schlager of
Detroit and Mrs Albert Streich of Rogers City, seven grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
Mrs Baker's body was at the McWilliams Funeral Home until noon Tuesday
when it was taken to Westminster Prebyterian Church to lie in state
until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Frederick Steen
officiated and burial was in Rogers City Memorial Cemetery.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers City village Federal
Census [E.D. 178 - page 7B] enumerated 22 April 1910 by Max C. Kuhlmann
shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
BAKER, Martha, head, 28, married 11 years, 2 children born with 1 chlld
living, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BAKER, Orey, son, 1 5/12, born Michigan
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers [village] Township
Federal Census [E.D. 330 - page 6B] enumerated 10 January 1920 by Otto
A. Schmeckel shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
BAKER, William A., head, 46, owns debt free, born Michigan, father born
Canada Englsih, mother born New York, Electrician, wiring houses
BAKER, Martha A., wife, 38, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BAKER, Orie W., son 11, born Michigan
ZINKE, Albert, father-in-law, 67, rents, born Germany, to America 1874,
Wagon maker in own shop
ZINKE, Johanna, wife, 62, born Germany, to America 1870
ZINKE, Dora, sister-in-law, 23, single, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, no occupation
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E. D. - page 22B] shows:
Living at 361 West Huron Avenue
BAKER, William, head, 55, married at 25, owns home, $2500 assets, born
Michigan, both parents born Canada English, carpenter at stone quarry
BAKER, Martha, wife, 59, married at age 20,
BAKER, Orie, son, 21, married at age 19, electrician at airplane
factory
BAKER, Vaughn, son 11
BAKER, Josephine, daughter-in-law, 18, married at age 17
BAKER, Orie W., grandson, 5/12
Children of Martha Zinke and William Baker are:
68 i. Wurla Johanna5 Baker, born
February 27, 1907 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Wurla Johanna Baker was baptized 21 April 1907 by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers
City. Wurla's godparents were Emil Poch, Ida Bertram, Addie Schlaeger.
+ 69 ii. Orie William Baker, Sr., born November 15, 1908 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died November 14, 1990 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*25.* *Eliza
'Lizzie' Emilie Bertha4 Zinke* (Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born January 27, 1883 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died April 24, 1920 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. ‘Lizzie’ married *David S Goulette* June 10, 1904 in Rogers City,
Michigan, son of Alexander Goulette and Cataract. David was born 1881
in Michigan.
Eliza Emilie Bertha Zinke was baptized 4 March 1883 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Emilie
Roeske, Bertha Trapp, Wilhelm Haetner.
Her tombstone says: "Daughter of Albert and Johanna Zinke"
The St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City states that
Mrs. David Gouletted died of 'Heart Failure" at age 37 years - born Jan
27, 1883, and was buried April 27, 1920, Memorial Park Cemetery -
Rogers City, Michigan.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers City village Federal
Census [E.D. 178 - page 6B] enumerated 21 April 1910 by Max C. Kuhlmann
shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
GOULETTE, David, head, 28, married 7 years, born Canada French, to U.S.
1886, parents born Canada French, Horse Jockey, Dealing in Horses
GOULETTE, Lizzie, wife, 27, married 7 years, 3 children born with 2
children living, born Michigan, parents born Germany
GOULETTE, Leroy, son 5, born Michigan, father born Canada French,
mother born Michigan
GOULETTE, Lyle, son 3, born Michigan, father born Canada French, mother
born Michigan
GOULETTE, Alex, father 59, married once, born Canada French, parents
born Canada French, to U.S. 1886, Veterinary Surgeon for Horses, etc.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers village Federal Census
[E.D. 330 - page 7B] enumerated 12 January 1920 by Otto A. Shmeckel
shows:
Living on Fifth Street
GOULETTE, David S., head, 37, married, rents from Edward Wenzel,
proprietor of pool room, born Michigan, parents born Canada French
GOULETTE, Elizabeth B., wife, 36, born Michigan, parents born Germany
GOULETTE, LeRoy D., son, 14
GOULETTE, Lyle C., son, 12
GOULETTE, Eva E. daughter, 6
GOULETTE, Vaughn E., son, 1 2/12
Children of Eliza Zinke and David Goulette are:
+ 70 i. LeRoy David5 Goulette, born
August 11, 1905 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died
October 12, 1984 in Petoskey [Emmet County], Michigan.
71 ii. Lyle Chester Goulette, born September 09, 1907 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died March 04, 1988 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. He married Helen Adelina Emma Schultz
Unknown in unknown; born June 17, 1912 in Moltke Township - Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died September 08, 1995 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. Lyle & Helen are buried in the
Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan. Lyle was buried March
06, 1988 & Hel was buried September 1995 in the Memorial Park
Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
Lyle Chester Goulette was baptized 20 october 1907 by the Rev. Joel
David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. Lyle's godparents were Adelbert Bertram, Laura Kuhlmann,
Albert Stricker.
Lyle was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 15 June 1924 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census show Lyle Goulette, roomer,
age 22, single, laborer at stone quarry, living at 191 East Huron in a
Hotel whose proprietor is John Muszynski.
Lyle's obituary:
Lyle was a lifelong resident of Rogers City. He was 80 years old upon
his death. He was a lifelong sailor for the Bradley Transportation Co.
as a head Conveyorman for 43 years. He retired in 1967. He was a member
of V.F.W. post 607, and also belonged to the Rogers City Servicemen’s
Club, and St John's Lutheran Church. Surviving in addition to his wife
are sister, Eva Saeger of Wichita, Kansas, a stepsister Mrs Earl
Debadts of Sodus, New York; and three stepbothers, Paul, Cecil and
James all of Sodus. He was proceeded in death by two brothers, LeRoy
Goulette of Rogers City and Vaughn Baker also of Rogers City. The
V.F.W. post 607 conduted a memorial service Saturday evening March 5 at
the Brietzke-Torhan Funera Home, that was followed by a prayer service.
The funeral was held Sunday at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran
Church with the Rev Samuel Sherhouse officiating. Intement will be in
Memorial Park Cemetery
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"I knew Lyle Goulette very well. He married my first cousin, Helen
Schultz. I spent my growing up years living two doors down from the
Albert Schultz residence. This created a visiting atmosphere that was
more closer than just being neighbor."
"I did a one month stint with Lyle on a Bradley Corporation boat and
laid it up in Manitowac, Wisconsin. Upon completion of the laying up of
the boat and coming back to Rogers City on the bus, Lyle was the usual
life of the party homeward bound. Yes indeed there was no sleeping,
since it meant home for winter and off the Great Lakes."
"Lyle and Helen also bought a nice lot and built a wonderful cabin on
Sunken Lake outside of Posen. Also at that time my mother and
father-in-law, John and Adeline Hoeft, bought a lot not far away from
them and built. Whenever my family went to the cabin I naturally
visited there, and later with my second wife, Mary, the visits
continued there and at their home in Rogers City. Lyle's father-in-law
loved fishing and he did his share along with Lyle. Lyle was just one
of those people who was always easy to like.
Lyle also served in the army during WW2. He served under General Patton
and you know that was a blood and guts fight. In summary, Lyle was just
a nice guy!"
Notes for Helen Adelina Emma Schultz:
Helena Adelina Emma Schulz was baptized 14 July 1912 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were August
Filax, Emilie Schulz, Emma Zinke.
Helen was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 31 May 1925 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan.
According to Bob Zinke: "Helen Schultz married her 3rd cousin, Lyle
Goulette. He is the grandson of Albert Zinke - believed to be the first
cousin of my Grandfather Carl Zinke. Helen is the sister of Edna
Schultz Felax so this makes Wesley, the nephew of Helen. Helen and Edna
are the grandchildren of Carl and Alvine Zinke. Bottom line here is
Wesley and Debra are fifth cousins, and Lyle and Helen Goulette were
third cousins."
+ 72 iii. Eva Louise Goulette, born December 13, 1913 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 73 iv. Vaughn Edward Goulette Baker, born October 16, 1918 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died March 12, 1986 in Traverse
City [Grand Traverse County], Michigan.
*26.* *Adeline
Adelheid 'Ada' Elfriede4 Zinke* (Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born April 05, 1886 in Bismarck
Township [Hawks], Presque Isle County, Michigan, and died April 18,
1965 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Adeline married
*Johannes ‘John’ August Christian Schlaeger III* April 03, 1907 in St.
Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan,
son of Johannes Schlaeger and Emilie Elowsky. John was born December
31, 1894 in Belknap Twp. (Hawks), Michigan, and died September 02, 1955
in Rogers City, Michigan. Adeline was buried April 22, 1965, Memorial
Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan next to John.
From the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Moltke records:
Adelheide Elfriede Zink was baptized 27 April 1886 by the Rev.
Christian Schwan. Her godparents were Heinrich Hansen, Frau Adelheide
Rothenberg.
Adelheid Zinke was confirmed 6 April 1902 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt
in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Adeline's obituary:
Mrs John Schlager, age 79, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April
18th, at the Rogers City Hospital where she had been admitted four days
previously. Mrs Schlager, who had made her home with her son Norval at
Milford, Michigan for several years, was visiting relatives and friends
in Rogers City when she became ill.
Mrs. Schlager, nee Adeheid Zinke, was born April 5, 1886 in Rogers City
Mi. Her husband John Schlager preceded her in death September 2, 1955.
In addition to her son Norval, she is survived by a sister, Mrs Albert
Streich of Rogers City and six grandchildren.
The body is at the McWilliams Funeral Home. Funeral services will be
conducted at the funeral chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. The Rev.
Robert Weller will officiate and interment will be in Rogers City
Memorial Park.
Notes for Johannes August Christian Schlaeger III:
Johannes August Christian Schlaeger was baptized 3 February 1895 by the
Rev. Bruno Potzger in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap. His godparents were August Elowsky, Sr., Christian Brege,
Elisabeth Hopp.
Johannes August Christian Schlaeger was confirmed 4 April 1909 by the
Rev. Hienrich Essig in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap. Johannes' memory verse for life is 1 Timothy 4:8.
The Social Security death index shows John Schlaeger 21 Dec 1894 - Dec
1970 Rogers City. The birth dates do not agree. They are off by 10
days.
Witnesses at Adeline and John’s marriage by the Rev. H. Brueckner were
Hermann Schlaeger, Clancy Asshine.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers [village] Township
Federal Census [E.D. 330 - page 6B] enumerated 10 January 1920 by Otto
A. Schmeckel shows:
Living on Huron Avenue
SCHLAGER, John T., head, 39, rents, born Michigan, father born Germany,
mother born New York, Teamster, own team
SCHLAGER, Adeline F., wife, 33, born Michigan, parents born Germany
SCHLAGER, Norval J., son, 7, born Michigan
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 22 B] 19
April 1930 shows:
Living at 371 West Huron Avenue
SCHLAGER, John, head, 50, married at age 27, owns home valued at $2000,
born Michigan, parents born New York, blaster at stone quarry
SCHLAGER, Adeline, wife, 44, married at age 21
SCHLAGER, Norval, son, 17, single
Child of Adeline Zinke and Johannes Schlaeger is:
+ 74 i. Norval John5 Schlaeger, born
August 20, 1912 in Moltke Township (Rogers City), Michigan; died
October 1977 in Macomb, [Macomb County], Michigan.
*27.* *Auguste
‘Gustie’ Wilhelmine Johanna4 Zinke* (Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born June 20, 1889 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died December 01, 1977 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married *Paul 'Albert'
Franz Friedrich Streich* February 17, 1910 in Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Moltke township [Rogers City], Michigan, son of Emil
Streich and Caroline Heller. He was born August 21, 1880 in Moltke
(Rogers City), Michigan, and died September 01, 1958 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. ‘Gustie’ was buried December 04, 1977,
Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan. Albert was buried
September 3, 1958 in the same cemetery.
Auguste Wilhelmine Johanna Zinke was baptized 14, July 1889 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. Her godparents were Johann Roeske, Wilhelmine Bertram, Auguste
Sellke.
No confirmation record was found.
Augusta Streich Obituary:
Following an extended illness Mrs Albert Streich of 135 S. Fourth St
passed away at the Extended Care Facility . Death came on Thursday,
Dec. 1 to the 88 year Rogers City resident.
Augusta Zinke was born in Rogers City on June 20, 1889 and her death
marks the end of another area pioneer family, the Albert Zinkes. She
was married to Albert Streich on Feb 17, 1910 in Moltke with the late
Reverend Druckernmiller officiating. Her husband preceded her in death
in September 1958.
Besides assuming her role as a housewife, Gustie became well known to
area persons through her long association with the Shirtum Funeral
Home, the Ruggles Funeral Home and Flower Shop, and the Hoeft
Department Store where she was employed until her retirement age. She
was also a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society,
the Missionary League, and American Association of Retired Persons.
She is survived by a son Harold of Rogers City, a daughter, Mrs George
(Edna) DeWitt of Scottsville N.Y., two grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Her parents, four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
A prayer service was held at the McWilliams Funeral Home on Saturday,
Dec 3 conducted by Rev Franklin Giebel and funeral services followed on
Sunday afternoon from St. John Lutheran church with Rev Harold G.
Molzan officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Notes for Paul 'Albert' Franz Friedrich Streich:
In adult life he went by Albert.
Paul Franz Friedrich Streich was baptized 20 September 1880 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. His godparents were Ferdinand Tank, Franz Heller,
Catherine Rich.
Paul was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 18 March 1894 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. His memory verse for life was 1 John 5, verse 4.
The Presque Isle County World War I draft registration [#293] dated 11
Sep 1918 shows that Albert was a self employed farmer of Rogers, being
of medium height and build with gray eyes and black hair.
From the obituary of his wife Augusta Streich,
it is shown that Albert
Streich died September 2, 1955.
Witnesses at Augusta and Albert’s marriage were Reinhard Zinke and
Auguste Streich.
The 1910 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Village of Rogers City Federal
Census [E.D. 178 - page 1B] enumerated 15 April 1910 by Max C. Kuhlmann
shows:
Living on 5th Street
STREICH, Albert, head, 29, just married, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, Salesman in General Store
STREICH, Augusta, wife, 20, just married, born Michigan, parents born
Germany
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers City village Federal
Census [E.D. 331 - page 10B] enumerated 12 January 1920 by Otto A.
Stephan shows:
Living on Fourth Street
STREICH, Albert, head, 39, owns debt free, born Michigan, parents born
Germany, House Carpenter
STREICH, Augusta, wife, 30, born Michigan, parents born Germany
STREICH, Harold, son, 2 9/12, born Michigan
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 28B] shows:
[24 April 1930]
Living at 225 South Fourth Street
STREICH, Albert, head, 49, married at 29, owns house valued at $3200,
carpenter, self-employed
STREICH, Augusta, wife, 40, married at age 20, instructor at garment
factory
STREICH, Harold, son, 13
STREICH, Edna M., daughter, 8
Children of Auguste Zinke and Paul Streich are:
75 i. Albert5 Streich, Jr., born
February 10, 1915 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died
February 10, 1915 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
PI death records show he lived 3 hours and died from complications of
childbirth.
76 ii. Harold Richard Streich, born March 17, 1917 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died May 06, 2000 in Alpena, Michigan.
He married Bernice J Baker January 02, 1978 in St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan.
Harold Rudolph Streich was baptized 15 April 1917 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Harold's godparents were Mr. Rudolph Streich and Mrs. Zinke [no first
name is listed].
Witnesses at Bernice and Harold's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Arthur Radtke and Zada Baker.
NOTE from Eunice Krueger Pines:
"Eunice Krueger was working in the accounting department of Michigan
Limestone & Chemical Company [Calcite] when Harold who was in
charge of the cash books for Michigan Limestone, Bradley Transportation
Corporation, and Central Radio when he developed a problem with his
hand (probably carpal tunnel, and couldn't write. Then Eunice took over
the cash books for the three companies of the corporation and, of
course, this was in addition to her job in the accounting department.
She received a $10.00 raise which was about one third of the pay of her
male counterpart. Eunice started out at $70.00 a month and when she
quit she was making $100.00 a month. Eunice took a bus to Columbus, Ga
(Ft. Benning where her husband Kurt was stationed) and went to work for
Lt. Anderson, Transportation Department of the Quartermaster Market
Center in Columbus, Ga. We fed the troops."
Harold's obituary:
Harold R. Streich 83 of Rogers City died May 6, at Alpena General
Hospital. He was born March 17, 1917 in Rogers City to Albert F and
Augusta W Zinke Streich. Mr. Streich graduated from Rogers City High
School in 1935. He graduated from Presque Isle County Normal in 1936
and he attended Northern Michigan University and Central Michigan
University. He taught in the Public School System for a number of
years. He then entered the business and research field graduating from
the National Radio Institue and the Career Academy. He also attended
Northeastern School of Commerse in Bay City. He was employed at the
Besser Company in Alpena as a member of the personal staff for 15 years
retiring in 1970 due to family health problems. He later opened an
insurance and research business retiring in 1982. Previous to that time
he held positions with United States Steel Calcite Plant as a junior
accountant and the Dow chemcal Plant in Midland in the experiemental
research department. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a sister Edna (Mrs George) DeWitt of Scottsville, New
York: and a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father
in 1958 and his mother in 1977. Visitation and funeral service were at
the Beck Funeral Home with the Pastor Barton Gray officiatng. Interment
was at Memorial Park Cemetery.
77 iii. Edna Mae Streich, born March 30, 1922 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. She married George D DeWitt June 15, 1946 in
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan; born
1922.
Edna May Streich was baptized 23 April 1922 by the Rev. Ernst Ross in
the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Edna's
godparents were Adolph Radka, Mrs. Alfred Ritzler.
Witnesses at Edna and George's marriage by the Rev. Louis A. Linn were
Herbert P. DeWitt and
Rosemary Kleinschmidt.
*28.* *Reinhard
Gustav Wilhelm4 Zinke* (Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 15, 1892 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died January 22, 1954 in
Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. Reinhard married *Lorinda Jane
Bonnard* March 14, 1914 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan, daughter of Pierre Bonnard and Georgianna
Gagne. Lorinda was born October 20, 1892 in Haynes Township [Alcona
County], Michigan, and died May 05, 1977 in Petoskey [Emmet County],
Michigan. Reinhard was buried January 25, 1954 & Lorinda was buried
May 9m 1977 in the Mt. Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery - Rogers City,
MI.
Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm Zinke was baptized 27 March 1892 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. His godparents were Gustav Bertram, William Bruder, Elise
Bruder.
The Presque Isle County Court House birth records show his first name
as Reinard.
Reinard and Lorinda lived in Detroit at 467 Canfield East in 1918 for
an unkown period of time.
Reinhard Zinke Obitituary:
Reinhard G. Zinke died Friday morning, January 22nd, at the Alpena
General Hospital at the age of 61 years. Cause of death was pancresatic
cancer with which he had been suffering for the past year. Born in
Rogers City March 15, 1892, he was a lifelong city resident. On March
14, 1914 he was united in marriage to Lorinda Bonnard in Alpena, and
was a carpenter by trade. Funeral services were held Monday morning at
8:30 from the Gatzke Funeral Home and 9 o'oclock from St Ignatius
Church. Rev. Adalbert Narloch officiated at the last rites, and
internment was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife and ten children: four sons Robert, Basil,
Roger and Bruce of Rogers City; six daughters, Mrs. Verla Korvicki and
Mrs. Doris Walchak of Alpena, Mrs Elaine Fecteau of Flint, Mrs Mona
Haneckow and Mrs Fern Bruder of Rogers City and Jeanne Zinke at home;
three sisters, Mrs John Schlager, Mrs. William Baker and Mrs. Albert
Streich of Rogers City; and sixteen grandchildren.
Some of the Lorinda and Reinhard family information was received from
Kenneth Jaeger.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Rogers [village] Township
Federal Census [E.D. 330 - page 7A] enumerated 11 January 1920 by Otto
A. Schmeckel shows:
Living on Sixth Street
ZINKE, Rinard, head, 26, owns with mortgage, born Michigan, parents
born Germany, Lake surfman
ZINKE, Lorinda, wife, 28, born Michigan, parents born Canada French
ZINKE, Robert, son, 5, born Michigan
ZINKE, Verla, daughter, 1 10/12, born Michigan
ZINKE, Fern, daughter, 0/12, born Michigan
The 1930 Presque Isle County, Rogers Township [village] federal census
[E.D. 17 - page 24B] enumerated 21 April 1930 by John Ferdelmann, Jr.
shows:
Living at 246 North Seventh Street
ZINKE, Reinhart, head, 38, married at age 21, owns home valued at
$1200, born Michigan, parents born Germany, carpenter at stone quarry
ZINKE, Lorinda, wife, 36, married at age 19, born Michigan, parents
born Canada French
ZINKE, Robert, son, 15
ZINKE, Verla, daughter, 12
ZINKE, Fern, daughter, 10
ZINKE, Mona, daughter, 7
ZINKE, Doris, daughter, 5
ZINKE, Elaine, daughter, 4 9/12
ZINKE, Basil, son, 1 5/12
ZINKE, Roger, son, 1/12
Children of Reinhard Zinke and Lorinda Bonnard are:
+ 78 i. Robert 'Bobbie' Max5 Zinke, Sr.,
born May 22, 1914 in Alpena, Michigan; died October 18, 1987 in
Petoskey [Emmett County], Michigan.
+ 79 ii. Verla Johanna Zinke, born February 05, 1918 in Detroit [Wayne
County], Michigan; died in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
80 iii. Fern Rita Zinke, born December 22, 1919 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. She married Allen Franz Bruder June 12, 1936 in
St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan; born May
10, 1908 in Rogers Township [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Fern Rita Zinke was baptized in St Ignatius Catholic Church, Rogers
City Michigan on March 28, 1920.
Notes for Allen Franz Bruder:
Allen Franz Bruder was baptized 8 June 1908 by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers
City. Allen's godparents were Franz Bruder, Auguste Bruder, Adolf
Bertram.
81 iv. Roland Raymond Zinke, born October 13, 1921 in Moltke Township
(Rogers City), Michigan; died March 20, 1922 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
Roland was baptized November 20, 1921 in St Ignatius Catholic Church,
Rogers City Michigan.
Roland is buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan
+ 82 v. Mona Mary Zinke, born February 22, 1923 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan; died February 16, 1999 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
+ 83 vi. Doris Magdelene Zinke, born February 11, 1925 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died November 20, 1989 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan.
+ 84 vii. Elaine Theresa Zinke, born July 11, 1926 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 85 viii. Basil Casimer Zinke, born November 16, 1928 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 86 ix. Roger Bernard Zinke, born February 23, 1930 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 87 x. Bruce Peter Zinke, born August 17, 1932 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
+ 88 xi. Jean Marie Zinke, born October 23, 1938 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
/Generation No. 5/
*30.* *Albert
Herman Emeal5 Jana* (Alvine Hermine4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born May 14, 1903 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan,
and died March 27, 1968 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
Albert married *Marjorie Ethel Delamarter* July 12, 1926 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan, daughter of Bird Delamarter and Mary
Deroshia. Marjorie was born May 27, 1906 in Beaugrand Township
[Cheboygan County], Michigan, and died August 18, 1976 in Petoskey,
Michigan.
Albert Herman Emeal Jana was baptized 18 June 1903 in the St. Thomas
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cheboygan, MI. His godparents were
Herman Jana [uncle], Emeal Heyeser, Matilda Jana [grandmother].
Albert & Marjorie's marriage announcement [Cheboygan newspaper]:
JANA-DELEMARTER
A pretty wedding occured Monday afternoon at four o'clock in St. Mary's
parsonage when Miss Marjorie Delemarter, daughter of Mrs. Minnie
Delemarter became bride of Mr. Albert Jana, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred
Jana. Rev. Fr. Felix Vogt performed the ceremony. Her sister, Miss
Nellie Delamarter was bridesmaid and was gowned in ashes of roses flat
crepe with hat to match. The bride wore a lovely gown of peach
georgette with hat to match and carried tea roses. The groom was
attended by his brother, Mr. Ernest Jana of Milwaukee, Wis. At six
o'clock a dinner was served at the Delamarter home on Dresser St. to
sixty-four guests; the rooms were prettily decorated for the occasion.
Their many friends extend congratulations to the young couple who will
continue to reside in this city. Out of town guests present for the
wedding were Mrs. Rose Jarvis and daughters Hazel and Evelyn of
Bermidja, Minn., Ernest Jana from Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zinke, Mr. and Mrs. Brage, Miss Lena Brage,
Herman Brage, all of Rogers City. NOTE from Bob Zinke: The Herman Brage
should be Herman Zinke, stepson of Christian Brege. Also, the
announcement does show "BRAGE".
NOTES from Norma Jana Johnson:
"Albert and Marjorie took the long trip to Rogers City to visit
relatives for their honeymoon. I don't know where they stayed.
Marjorie's 2 sisters went with them."
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"I knew both Albert and Marjorie. They visited the Belknap farm of
Chris and Alvina Brege, at the Carl Zinke, Jr. residence in Moltke, and
also various times in Rogers City. In fact, Marjorie sometimes just
came on her own and would stop into our home in Rogers City. Norma
would be along. My mother was very fond of Marjorie."
The 1930 Ingham County, 7th Ward of Lansing, Michigan federal census
[E.D. 46 - page 1B] enumerated 2 April 1930 by Mrs. Claud Akkiam shows:
Living at 114 Holmes
JANA, Albert H., head, 26, married at age 22, rents at $44 a month, no
radio, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, laborer at auto wheel
company
JANA, Margart E., wife, 23, married at age 20, born Michigan, father
born New York, mother born Michigan
JANA, Leonard E., brother, 23, single, laborer at auto wheel company
DIXON, Merle, roomer, 19, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan,
clerk at grocery
DIXON, Olive, roomer, 22, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan,
saleslady at department store
NOTES from Norma Jana Johnson:
There was no work in Cheboygan so Albert and my mother and Leonard went
to work at Fisher Body in Lansing.
Children of Albert Jana and Marjorie Delamarter are:
+ 89 i. Norma Louise6 Jana, born April
18, 1931 in Lansing [Ingham County], Michigan.
90 ii. Robert Francis Jana, born January 20, 1938 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan; died January 21, 1938 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan.
+ 91 iii. Donald Francis Jana, Sr., born February 03, 1939 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan; died December 27, 1976.
+ 92 iv. Robert Albert Jana, born June 04, 1943 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan
County], Michigan; died March 31, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
*34.* *Edna
Emilie Alvine5 Schultz* (Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born August 07, 1905 in Moltke township [Rogers City],
Michigan, and died July 23, 1982 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Edna married *Heinrich 'Henry' Carl August Felax* September 24, 1923 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Emil Felax
and Wilhelmine Schmoldt. Henry was born August 17, 1898 in Moltke
Township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died June 05, 1977 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. Edna was buried July 26, 1982 &
Henry was buried June 9, 1977 in the Mrmorial Park Cemetery – Rogers
City, Michigan.
Edna Emilie Alvine Schultz was baptized 3 September 1905 in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were
Otto Schulz, Alvine Zinke, Emma Sorgenfrei.
Edna was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 8 June 1919 by the Rev. Steig
in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her memory verse
for life was Psalm 86:11.
Heinrich Carl August Felax was baptized 18 September 1898 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke. His godparents were Karl Koeske, August Filax, Olga Filax. He
was called ‘Hank’.
Henry was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 15 April 1914 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His memory verse for life was
Uyortg. [?] 4:12.
Witnesses at Edna and Henry's marriage by the Rev. Ernst Ross were
Erwin Boyke and Bertha Felax - both of Rogers City.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 23B] shows:
Living at 265 North Fifth Street
FILAX, Henry, head, 29, married at age 23, owns home, $3000 assets,
born Michigan, parents born German, fireman at stone quarry
FILAX, Edna, wife, 24, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
FILAX, Chester, son, 1/12
Notes from Zob Zinke:
"Edna and Hank were well known by us. They eventually bought a farm
that was I think eventualy called Felax Rd. This road headed north at
the Immanual Church Rd Corner. It was always fun when we went there.
For the conformation parties of Chester and Darl and sometimes a
birthday party, anniversary. Also another neat thing in that area was
there were many little streams that tied in to Silver Creek and at
times one could catch some pretty good Specks [trout]. Hank Felax even
had man-made ponds which he stocked with Speckled Trout [Brook Trout].
I remember one time the Harry Schultz family was there and we went
fishing and came back with a nice catch of trout. In later years I took
my sons out there and we traveled the Moltke roads catching trout.
Sometimes good, other times not. "
Children of Edna Schultz and Heinrich Felax are:
93 i. Chester Henry Albert6 Felax, born
March 16, 1930 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He
married Lois Elizabeth Schaedig May 28, 1955; born January 11, 1926 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. No children were born to
them.
Chester Henry Albert Felax was baptized 6 April 1930 by the Rev. Louis
A. Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Chester's godparents were Amanda Wolgast, Albert Schultz.
The Immanuel Church [Moltke] records show Lois was baptized, but no
specific date is listed. Her God-parents were Richard Schaedig, Adeline
Karsten, Elizabeth Bruder.
NOTES from Bob Zinke [9 Nov 2004]:
"Lois was a unique person. She was deaf, I don't know if she was born
deaf or not. Lois, though, was very deliberate and did a great job of
reading lips. She was able to cope with life quite well with
conversation. I believe she did this on her own."
“Chester sailed on the Great Lakes and was a Second Cook in trade. He
retired as such. He also had the experience of being on the carrier
Cerderville which had a collision with a Norwagian Freighter off of
Cheboygan, Michigan in the Straits of Machinac. He was one of the men
rescued from the Cedarville which sank. Most probably felt that they
swallowed all the water Lake Huron had to hold.”
+ 94 ii. Darl Myrlen Edward Felax, born April 21, 1932 in Moltke
township [Rogers City], Michigan.
*41.* *Albert 'Ollie' Julius Alfred5
Schultz, Jr.* (Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4
Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
November 20, 1915 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan, and died January 24, 1997 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. Albert married *Gladys Frieda Schlaeger* March
04, 1937 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City,
Michigan, daughter of Herman Schlaeger and Dorothea Bruder. Gladys was
born July 31, 1917 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and
died May 21, 1991 in Petoskey, Michigan. Gladys was buried May 24, 1991
& Albert was buried January 26, 1997, both in the Memorial Park
Cemetery - Rogers City, Michigan.
Albert Julius Albert Schultz was baptized 19 December 1915 in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His God-parents were
Julius Schultz, Mina Schultz, Alfred Zinke.
Albert was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 16 June 1929 by the Rev.
Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan.
Witnesses at Gladys and Albert's marriage by the Rev. Louis A. Linn
were Helen Goulette and Everett Schlager.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Albert was mostly always called Ollie Schultz. I wonder here if Ollie
is the male form of Otilie. The oldest child of Grandfather Carl Zinke
was Otilie [Tillie]. The next one was Henrette Otilie. Was Aunt Lizzie
giving honor to them.
"I can remember with vivid detail the day Al and Gladys was married. I
wasn't quite 8 years old yet. The Schlaegers house was on our north
side and the Schultz home 2 doors down on the south. Across the road
was the Emil Schaedig family. The party was I think at Schlaegers, but
only for adults. Well the Schaedigs kids across the road cooked up the
idea of giving a schiverie for them when it got dark. I asked my mother
if I could join them. Her answer was 'no'. Anyway I did slip out and
kept myself in a spot of the group so that I wouldn't be recognized. In
wagons we had old wash tubs and whatever we could bang on. We had a
hilarious time doing this. I just hoped I wouldn't be found out,
because it would have meant a punishment. It was one thing I was glad I
did because Al and Gladys became important cousins to me.
"I might add that at this time Gertrude Betcht Zinke was living with us
and working as a maid for Edward Hasenburg. Grace Brege also as a maid
for Leventhal.
"Al and Gladys always lived two doors away from us; first to the north
for years and then later he bought his mother's house and he lived on
the south 2 doors away.
"Al's first work was sailing on the Great Lakes out of Rogers City. He
then quit and went to work for Carl Vogelheim as a carpenter. He became
a great carpenter and eventually went into his own business buying a
shop at Grand Lake. Al did a lot of remodeling in our home for my
mother. I have to say my mother was a house re-modeling nut. No offense
intended here. Al also remodeled the two homes he had on our street,
always doing a great job. As neighbors, we always had constant contact.
It was just normal that our family became the closest relative to this
Schultz family.
"Gladys Schlaeger Schultz was truly one of a kind. She was my most
favorite cousin-in-law. She was a person always ready to help you. She
sold Stanley products for years and got her to know everyone in Presque
Isle County [figurative expression]. In time she would run all over to
visit someone who got sick or visit some family where death occurred.
She was ahead of the Priests, ahead of the Pastors in knowing who
needed pastoral care. She was a talking machine that was a pleasure to
listen to. When my brother died and my mother was left alone she was
there evey day to see her Aunt Bertha. Gladys was a true Icon of how to
help your neighbor."
"Gladys died in 1991. My wife and I had just came back from Rogers City
visiting my mother on her 87th birthday. We barely pulled into the our
yard in Troy, MI and the phone rang and we received the news. The next
day we traveled back to Rogers City."
"I don't remember the year, but she had to have bypass heart surgery.
It was of a serious nature even having to be helicoptered to St. Mary's
Hospital in Saginaw, Mi. . After recouping Al would say, 'Gladys,
please slow down a little’, but she could not slow down her lifestyle.
She had that personality gift of always giving attention to others.
Gladys became a ‘natural’ to uplift and console those in need. She
continued doing this to her dying day. She surely used a gift the Holy
Spirit gave her well. Her soul is now around the glorified Altar of
Christ in Heaven with all the other souls of the departed and the
beheaded as spoken of in Revelations. Good job, Gladys."
Children of Albert Schultz and Gladys Schlaeger are:
+ 95 i. Sandra6 Schultz, born October
18, 1939 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 96 ii. Dennis Roger Schultz, born May 25, 1942 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died 1991 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
+ 97 iii. Dorothy Louise Schultz, born March 30, 1946 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
98 iv. Richard Schultz, born August 02, 1947 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan; died August 02, 1947 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. He was buried the same day as his death in the
Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
*42.* *Harry
Christian Friedrich5 Schultz* (Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born April 29, 1919 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan, and died June 11, 2000 in Comstock Park [Kent
County], Michigan. Harry married *Dorothy Lynch*
Abt. 1940, daughter of Jay Lynch and Ruth. Dorothy was born January 15,
1920 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died August
18, 1998 in Comstock Park [Kent County], Michigan.
Harry Christian Friedrich Schultz was baptized 22 May 1919 by the Rev.
E. C. Steig in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His
godparents were Christian Brege, Harry Pauly, and Frau William
Sorgenfrei. NOTE: The middle name Christian is his step-grandfather,
Christian Brege.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Many things could be written about Harry with many of them pertaining
to his great sporting abilities. In High School he was a standout in
football and was a good quarterback. He was an oustanding basketball
player and the Rogers City High Scoold lost out on being the state
champions in the last game. Of course, our team claimed ‘bad
officating’. Anyway, his achivements were great. Harry Granbau, who was
Superintendant of the Rogers City School System for years, felt he may
have been the Best Athlete ever to come out of Rogers City. Harry was
also a fine baseball player and did make a minor league tryout with the
Atlanta Crackers. Harry and family made Alpena, Michigan their home.”
"It wasn't long that Harry made himself known in Alpena sports. Ky Ky
Kyler, a retired baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, played in
the [1929??] World Series against Babe Ruth. He talked Harry and
another player to try out. Well, it didn't work. It didn't put food on
the table."
"Harry also was a great golfer and was honored with a trophy from the
Alpena Country Club as the best golfer in the County. There is a big
article in the Alpena Paper on this. I don't think anyone has passed
Harry up till this day. I know he had a stint at being President of the
Alpena Country Club. By the way, his niece, Sandra Schultz Paquette,
isn't doing bad there right now."
"Harry made his living as a draftsman. He went to Ford Trade School in
Detroit for the schooling that was needed."
The following article is from the Sports Round Up Section of the Alpena
News [newspaper] - unknown date, written by Dick Higgs that reads as
follows:
Harry Schultz, born and raised in Rogers City, will be honored April 21
when he is inducted into the Alpena Sports Hall Fame. Now residing in
Grand Ripids, Schultz graduated from Rogers City High School in 1939
and after a short working career in Detroit moved to Alpena.
Called "One of Rogers City's most outstanding Athletes ever" by retired
educator Harry Grandbau, Schultz starred for the Hurons as a center in
basketball, quarterback in football and catcher in baseball. The Rogers
City coach in those days was Jim Quinn, who Schultz called "Probably
the biggest inspiration in my life. As a young man growing up he was my
idol and I really wanted to pattern my life after him."
As a senior on the basketball team, Schultz lead the Hurons to a
perfect 13-0 regular season and Rogers City went all the way to the
state tournament semi-finals before bowing out. After graduating,
Schultz moved to Detroit and played baseball for the Ford Motor Co.
until moving to Alpena in 1943.
The Atlanta Crackers signed Schultz to a professional baseball contract
in 1945 and he played briefly before being released. After his release
from the Crackers, Schultz was offered a contract to play in Willson,
North Carolina, "but I refused the offer and returned to Alpena."
In Alpena, Schultz played softball, basketball and organized the Alpena
Merchants in the Top-O- Michigan Baseball League. He also was one of
the organizers of the Alpena Little League in 1952 and served as one of
the League's first managers. As an outstanding golfer, Schultz was one
of the founders of the Alpena Country Club, serving a term as
president. He also was the 1965 club champion and played extremely well
until retiring to Grand Rapids in 1982.
Being inducted into the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame with Schultz will be
former Catholic Central and Wyoming football standout Dick Hamilton
(Rogers City's Mark Smolinski will be in Alpena to help honor
Hamilton), Alpena High School's all-time basketball scoring leader Ray
"Butch" Feher, long time hockey star Tony Byers (now hockey at AHS),
Art Adrian (who played under Schultz with the Merchants and also had a
minor league baseball career), Leonard "Mink" Thomas (who authored
Alpena's first ever 300 bowling game), and Millie Maillatt (the premier
women's golfer and also one of the best female bowlers). [End of
article]
Dorothy was enumerated in 1930.
The Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 3B] shows: [3
April 1930]
Living at 236 South First Street
LYNCH, Jay, head, 37, married at 23, rents house for $7 a month, born
Michigan, parents born Ireland, automobile salesman
LYNCH, Ruth, wife, 33, married at age 19, born Ohio, father born Ohio,
mother born Michigan
LYNCH, Gerald, son, 13
LYNCH, Thomas, son, 12
LYNCH, Dorothy, daughter, 10
Child of Harry Schultz and Dorothy Lynch is:
+ 99 i. Sue6 Schultz, born 1942.
*43.* *Lenora
'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5 Zinke* (Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born May 21, 1909 in Moltke township (Rogers City), Michigan,
and died September 25, 1982 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. ‘Nora’ married *Julius 'Dew' Amandus Wyant* August 20, 1932 in Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke Township - Rogers City, Michigan,
son of William Wyant and Anna Pommerenke. ‘Dew’ was born November 11,
1903 in Presque Isle County, Michigan, and died August 03, 1971 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. ‘Nora was buried September
28, 1982 in the St. James Lutheran Cemetery – Moltke Township. ‘Dew’
was buried August 06, 1971 in the same cemetery.
Leonora was born to Ella Rieger - no husband is listed in the church
record.
Leonora Auguste Ida Rieger was baptized 25 May 1909 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Hugo Rieger,
Auguste Bruder, Ida Hoeft.
Witnesses at ‘Nora’ & ‘Dew’s’ marriage by the Rev. Herman Heinecke
were Andrew Wyant, Carl Schmidt, Luella Adrian, Evelyn Zink.
Julius Amandus Wyant was confirmed in the Lutheran faith as an adult 27
August 1933 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Leonora's funeral was conducted by the Rev. T. D. Smuda in the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City, Michigan.
Julius was enumerated in 1920.
The 1920 Michigan, Presque Isle County, Moltke Township Federal Census
[E.D. 315 - page 6A] enumerated 10 January 1920 by Ernst G. Brege
shows:
TULGETSKE, Albert, head, 30, owns, born Michigan, parents born West
Prussia, farmer
TULGETSKE, Dora, wife, 22, born New York, father born New York, mother
born Michigan
TULGETSKE, Helen, daughter, 2 9/12, born Michigan, father born
Michigan, mother born New York
TULGETSKE, Kenneth, son, 5/12, born Michigan, father born Michigan,
mother born New York
WYANT, Anna, mother-in-law, 46, married, born Michigan, father born
Pommern, mother born Brandenburg
WYANT, Helen, sister-in-law, 18m single, born New York, father born New
York, mother born Michigan
WYANT, Julius, brother-in-law, 16, born New York, father born New York,
mother born Michigan
WYANT, Andrew, brother-in-law, 9, born Michigan, father born New York,
mother born Michigan
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Lenore Zinke was really the stepdaughter of Albert Zinke. Her mother
Ella had her before marrage. Albert Zinke raised her as his own. She
never was thought of as anything else. For the sake of some importance
to your own blood line, she would not have either Zinke or Hoeft blood
in her bloodline. It would be Banks and Rieger and then whatever else.
The reason this is important is due to a family hereditary disease
which showed up in two of my children. it is a carrier disease and I
will explain on my entry in th tree. I feel the Hoeft, from Johann and
Caroline Hoeft, are the root to go back to check this hereditary
disease. The children of Dew and Lenore would not be in this blood
line. Keep yourself paged."
"Lenore was the maid of honor for my mother when she married Herman
Zinke. There always was common visiting with this family, and
espesially Juliana who has visited much.”
"Dew, in his retired years, went and worked for the McWilliams Funeral
Home. Dew was always a special attender at funerals."
Children of Lenora Zinke and Julius Wyant are:
+ 100 i. Juliana6 Wyant, born July 27,
1933 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
101 ii. Mary Ella Wyant, born February 20, 1936 in Moltke Township -
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died March 05, 1936 in
Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Twin to
Marvin. Mary Ella is buried in the St. James Cemetery – Moltke.
Mary Ella Wyant was baptized 20 February 1936 [same day as birth] by
the Rev. Leonard Schmidt of the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Moltke. Godparents: Ethel Zinke, Albert Tulgetske.
102 iii. Marvin Amandus Wyant, born February 20, 1936 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died February
28, 1936 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Twin to Mary Ella. Marvin Amandua is buried in the St. Jame
Lutheran Cemetery – Moltke.
Marvin Amandus Wyant was baptized 20 February 1936 [same day as birth]
by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt of the St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke. Godparents: Mrs. Dora Tulgetske, Kenneth Tulgetske.
+ 103 iv. Eldon William Wyant, Sr., born August 16, 1937 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 104 v. David Henry Wyant, born October 14, 1941 in Moltke Township -
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*45. **Arnold Hugo Adolf5 Zinke, Sr.*
(Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born May 02, 1913 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died
January 14, 1979 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Arnold
first married *(1) Ruth Naomi Adrian* December 30, 1939 in Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan,
daughter of Heinrich Adrian and Maria Egenriether. Ruth was born
February 05, 1918 in Maple Ridge - Alpena, Michigan, and died January
12, 1958 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Arnold then
married *(2) Melrosea 'Trina' Spurrier* February 06, 1960 in Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
‘Trina’ was born 1925 in Spokane, Washington. Witnesses at their
marriage by the Rev. Herbert J. Meyer were Julius Wyant, Norma R.
Zinke. Arnold then married *(3) Christel Trapp* Abt. 1965.
* *
Arnold & Ruth are buried in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery – Moltke
Township. Arnold was buried January 17, 1979 and Ruth was buried
January 15, 1958.
Arnold Hugo Adolf Zinke was baptized 8 June 1913 by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
His godparents were Hugo Rieger, Ella Rieger, Albert Bruder. [Pastor
Druckenmiller also entered his baptism in the books of the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Ruth Naomi Adrian was baptized 14 April 1918 by the Rev. Ernst Ross in
the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Ruth's
godparents were Erhardt Schulwitz, Mrs. Rachel Bredow, Mrs. William
Haselhuhn.
Witnesses at Arnold and Ruth's marriage by the Rev. Herman Heinecke
were Melvin Zinke, Clara Lamb.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Arnold certainly was a favorite - a real easy going guy. When we would
visit his parents in Moltke, and if he was home, there was continuous
fun."
"As I vaguely recall, he rented a room in our home for a short period
of time. He got a job at the Calcite Plant in Rogers City where he
eventually became a foreman. He found a lady friend, Ruth Adrain. She
was in our house many times and I remember her playing games with us on
the table. Somehow, I seem to remember that Arnold and Ruth group-dated
with Gertrude Becht Zinke [Leslie Tipman], Grace Brege [Carl Wenzel]."
"Our family visited often. All of Arnold's children came to know my
Mother and Dad quite personally. Arnold eventually built a home next to
the old Zinke home on the Zinke Hill. He then was able to look out for
his father, Albert Zinke, until he died."
Children of Arnold Zinke and Ruth Adrian are:
+ 105 i. Norma Ruth6 Zinke, born
November 29, 1940 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 106 ii. Roger Arnold Zinke, Sr., born March 20, 1943 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 107 iii. James Richard Zinke, Sr., born December 10, 1944 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
108 iv. Kenneth Lee Zinke, born July 24, 1946. He married Annette Susan
Ulman; born 1948.
+ 109 v. Arnold Robert Zinke, Jr., born November 12, 1949 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 110 vi. Karen Sue Zinke, born July 08, 1951.
+ 111 vii. Mark Howard Zinke, born January 23, 1954 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 112 viii. Maryella Louise Zinke, born February 10, 1956 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*46.* *Evelyn
Alvina Johanna5 Zinke* (Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born June 03, 1915 in Moltke Township - Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan, and died June 02, 2003 in McKinney, Texas.
Evelyn married *Frederick 'Fred' George Fairbrother, Jr.* November 08,
1936 in Detroit, Michigan, son of Frederick Fairbrother and Genevera
Cook. ‘Fred’ was born March 21, 1912 in Traverse City [Grand Traverse
County], Michigan, and died September 28, 1986 in Mission [Hidalgio
County], Texas.
Evelyn Alvina Johanna Zinke was baptized 27 June 1915 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were Alfred
Rieger, Johanna Rieger, Alvine Brege.
Evelyn was confirmed 1 June 1930 by the Rev. R. Koch in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her memory verse for life was
Psalm 34, verse 9.
Evelyn's Obituary:
Evelyn Alvina Johanna Fairbrother passed away in McKinney[Texas] on
June 2, 2003. She was born on June 3, 1915 in the family farmhouse in
Moltke, Presque Isle County, Michigan to Ella Alma Wilhelmina (Rieger)
and Albert Herman Edward Zinke. She grew up on the farm and helped with
many of the outside chores. Her childhood friends gave her the nickname
Frisky. She married Frederick George Fairbrother, Jr. on November 8,
1936 in Detroit Michigan.
They helped Fred's father operate a grocery business in Traverse City
and Leland Michigan. During World War II she operated a metal lathe in
a factory in Chelsea, Michigan making parts for the war effort. After
the war, she and her husband Fred bought a grocery store in Waterloo,
Michigan. They operated this store, expanding and rebuilding until they
retired.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Ronald (Sandy) Fairbrother of
Plano, Nancy Myers of Plano, and Carol Fairbrother of Houston;
grandchildren, William Fairbrother of Round Rock, Texas and Debora
Fairbrother of Snow Hill, Maryland; and many loving nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of almost 50
years, her brothers Edward, Arnold, and Melvin Zinke; and her sisters
Leonora (Julius) Wyant and Ethel (Wallace) Poirier.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003
at First United Methodist Church of Plano (on the corner of Spring
Creek Parkway and Parker Road). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to the Arthritis Foundation or to Gideons International.
NOTES from Bob Zinke 2002:
"I can not tell any history on Evelyn. But, I definitely remember her.
She was 13 years older than I and I remember her going out with a crowd
of girls. One Martha Lietzow comes to mind, as does Gertrude Betcht
Zinke, even sister Ethel.
"Then she went to Detroit and married Fred Fairbrother in 1936. I do
wonder though if maybe again that Aunt Margarte, who was living there,
was the reason she went to get started. I think the only time I saw her
after leaving Motke was at Aunt Margaret's funeral in Detroit."
Children of Evelyn Zinke and Frederick Fairbrother are:
+ 113 i. Ronald Frederick6 Fairbrother,
born November 29, 1938 in Traverse City, Michigan.
114 ii. Nancy Sue Fairbrother, born February 07, 1946 in Ann Arbor
[Washtenaw County], Michigan. She married Kenneth 'Ken' Myers May 18,
1968 in Chelsea, Michigan. They divorced - October 1972 in Rochester,
New York.
115 iii. Carol Ann Fairbrother, born August 23, 1955 in Ann Arbor
[Washtenaw County], Michigan.
Carol was a Mechanical Engineer.
*47.* *Ethel
Louise5 Zinke*
(Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born September 20, 1918 in
Moltke Township - Rogers City, Michigan, and died August 02, 1996 in
Kennewich, Washington. Ethel married *Wallace D Poirier*
Abt. 1955. Wallace was born February 11, 1922, and died July 11, 1978
in Kennewich, Washington.
Ethel Louise Zinke, born 20 September 1918, was baptized 20 October
1918 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke, with
God-parents being Alfred Zinke, Frau Albert Schultz.
Ethel was confirmed 14 June 1931 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt in the St.
James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Child of Ethel Zinke and Wallace Poirier is:
116 i. Craig6 Poirer, born 1956. Craig
was adopted by Ethel and Wallace.
*48.* *Melvin
Albert5 Zinke*
(Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born January 02, 1923 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died
December 09, 1970 in Battle Creek [Calhoun County], Michigan. Melvin
married *Mary
Trick* Abt. 1942 in probably Grand
Rapids, Michigan. Mary was born Abt. 1924. Melvin was buried December
12, 1970 in the Hicks Cemetery in Battle Creek [Calhoun County],
Michigan.
Melvin Albert Zinke was baptized 7 January 1923 by the Rev. Elmer C.
Stieg in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His
godparents were Herman Hoeft and Frau Charles Zinke. NOTE: This Herman
Hoeft, who was a godparent, is the son of Albert and Flora Banks Hoeft.
Melvin was employed by the Par Plus Valves until his retirement in 1969
because of heart disease. He was a member of the St. Paul Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Michigan.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Melvin was known to us and we did spend visiting time. As I mentioned
before, in Moltke we had fun on that Zinke hill behind our parents
barns. In the winter the sleighs were good toys."
"Melvin went to Grand Rapids, Michigan and found a wife and had his
family. This cut short our visiting and getting to know each family
more closely. The last time I saw him was for Aunt Marie Zinke's
funeral."
Children of Melvin Zinke and Mary Trick are:
+ 117 i. Ann Marie6 Zinke, born November
25, 1943.
+ 118 ii. Eileen Kay Zinke, born 1945.
*50.* *Lillian
Emma Ottilie5 Balke* (Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born March 18, 1907 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan, and
died July 31, 1992 in Lexington [Sanilac County], Michigan. Lillian
married *Willis Gerry Pouliot* April 18, 1925. Willis was born March
17, 1896 in Ohio, and died July 15, 1987 in Sterling Heights [Macomb
County], Michigan. Lillian is buried in a Utica, Michigan cemetery;
while Willis is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Detroit,
Michigan.
Lillian was baptized 7 April 1907 in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Detroit, MI. Her godparents were Albert Ewald, Emma Teubert.
Witnesses at Lillian and Willis' marriage were Carl Pouliot and Miss
Esther Lill.
The 1930 Wayne County, Detroit, Part of Precinct 10, Ward 12, Michigan
federal census [E.D. 349 - page 11B] enumerated 11 April 1930 by Mrs.
Mary Moorman shows:
Living at 4756 Tillmann Avenue
POULIOT, Willis, head, 33, married at age 28, rents for $30 a month,
has radio, born Ohio, parents born Michigan, carpenter at lumber lot
POULIOT, Lillian, wife, 23, married at age 18, born Michigan, father
born Germany, mother born Michigan
POULIOT, Roy, son, 3 7/12, born Michigan, father born Ohio, mother born
Michigan
NOTES dated May 2000 from Bob Zinke:
"The Pouliot family was well known to me as Robert always came North
for deer hunting. They stayed with my parents. Both Roy and Robert grew
up with us as though we were first cousins. Roy was the oldest of the
4th generation Zinkes - 2 years older than I. Also in regard to Roy -
his youngest son, Rogers is a dwarf. They raised him well, and has
grown well to cope. We went to the same church for some years at Faith
Lutheran in Troy, MI. While at this church Roger married a dwarf lady,
named Stacey. They have 2 dwarf children. They presently live in Royal
Oak - a stone's throw away from my wife's [Mary] sister. I see him on
occasion."
"Lillian was well known to many of us. She was 21 years my senior, but
we were first cousins. For many years this family lived on Scrips
Street in Detroit. This street was on a canal system that tied into the
Detroit River. I do know a lot of fishing was done, especially by
Willis. I seem to recall that Willis worked for the Hudson Motor Co. I
don't know what he did after the Hudson Motor Company went out of
bussiness."
"As I related this family came up north a lot. Not always everyone
came, but usually one or two came with Grandma Margaret Zinke Balke
Srock Scriver. I must say it was always a joy to be with Lillian."
"Lillian ran a Flower Shop in Detroit for years. As kids in Rogers City
we would pick up some of the best of various pinecones which she was
able to use for various ways in the store."
"I had the priviledge to be able to go to her funeral. I was happy that
I was still in Michigan since two weeks later I moved to Florida. One
thing I did have sadness over was that I was the only one from our
generation who was able to attend the funeral. She was one of the older
in our generation, but it seems more different in today's age. She
always indicated to me how much she loved my father, her Uncle Herman."
"She spent her last years in Lexington [Sanilac County], Michigan. I
believe she had her own home. Her son Robert Pouliot lived also in
Lexington and watched over her."
Children of Lillian Balke and Willis Pouliot are:
+ 119 i. Roy E6 Pouliot, born June 26,
1926.
+ 120 ii. Robert W Pouliot, born March 24, 1932.
+ 121 iii. Ronald Pouliot, born January 14, 1934 in Detroit [Wayne
County], Michigan; died December 22, 2003 in Port Huron [St. Clair
County], Michigan.
*52.* *Gertrude
Marie5 Becht*
(Carl 'Charles' Wilhelm Eduard4 Zinke
II, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke
Generation1 Tree) was born May 05, 1917
in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. Gertrude married *Ralph W Srock*
Abt. 1940, son of Leo Srock and Margaret. Ralph was born September 17,
1919 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan, and died August 01, 1982 in
Pontiac [Oakland County], Michigan.
Gertrude Marie Becht was baptized 3 June 1917 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI. Her godparents were Marie
Prior, Anna Simons, Guy Baker.
Gertrude Marie Becht [Zinke] was confirmed 14 June 1931 by the Rev.
Leonard Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
The 1920 Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Federal Census [Roll T625_811
- Page 6A - ED 361] enumerated 5 January 1920 by Joseph Hellner shows:
Living at 468 Tillman Avenue
STEINKE, August, head, 50, widowed, owns home free of debt, born
Germany, Railroad laborer
BECHT, Mary, daughter, 27, widowed, born Michigan, parents born Germany
BECHT, Margaret, grand-daughter, 3 4/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
BECHT, Gertrude, grand-daughter, 2 10/12, born Michigan, parents born
Michigan
The 1930 Moltke Township federal census shows Gertrude Becht,
step-daughter, age 12, living with Charles and Marie [Steinke] Zink.
The 1930 Moltke Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census
[E.D. 9 - page 2A] enumerated 17-18 April 1930 by Emil Peltz, Sr.
shows:
ZINK, Carl, head, 40, married at age 30, owns, $1500 value, born
Michigan, parents born Germany, Retail Merchant, Groceries
ZINK, Marie, wife, 38, married at age 22, born Michigan, parents born
Germany
BECHT, Gertrude, stepdaughter, 12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Carl, Jr., son, 8, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Edward, son, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Roland, son, 4, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ZINK, Raymond, son, 8/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Gertrude was so much a part of the Zinke family that she is regarded as
a Zinke.
The SS death index shows Ralph W. Srock resided in Springfield [Oakland
County], MI at the time of his death.
Ralph was enumerated in 1930.
The 1930 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Precinct 9, Ward 12 Federal
Census [Roll: T626_1045; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 346; Image:
0421] enumerated 15 April 1930 by Irene E. Kerven shows:
Living at 3542 Twenty-Fifth Street
SROCK, Leo G. R., head, 33, married at age 20, rents house for $33 a
month, born Michigan, Parents born Germany, Construction Carpenter
SROCK, Margaret, wife, 31, married at age 18, born Michigan, parents
born Germany
SROCK, Elmer S., son, 12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
SROCK, Ralph W., son, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
SROCK, Russell N., son, 8, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
NOTE: The family enumerated just ahead was Herman Zink, 30 and Hazel
Zink, 35
The family enumerated just after was Otto and Minnie Moldenhauer.
Bob Zinke comment:
This Margaret is definitely not my Aunt Margeret Zinke Balke Scrock.
Also, this Herman Zink is definitely not my father as he is recorded
that year in Rogers City, Mich Ages also don't fit.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Gertrude was indeed a special cousin. She stayed several years at our
house in Rogers City. She and Grace Brege shared the downstairs
bedroom. I think I was about 7 years old. She worked as a maid for Ed
Hasenburg while in Rogers City. She dated Leslie Tippmam while in
Rogers.
"The evening the Old Fred Lalonde Delivery Barn burned she sat and
watched it burn down. It was on Main Street and she was able to watch
in plain view from our kitchen window. When she told my mother, her
comment was why didn't you get us up. The Delivery Barn was a busy
place before the days of the automobile.
"I am not sure how long she stayed, but at least 2 years plus. She then
packed up and went to Detroit. I wonder did she also go to Aunt
Margarette to get herself settled down. She ended up marrying Ralph
Scrock, the nephew of Margaret's 2nd husband.
"In April of 1948 I did a four month stay in Detroit working and at
that time visited Ralph and Gertrude several times. I think they lived
on 32nd Street. I always had a great time visiting with them. Ralph was
one of these energetic talkers and there never was time to just sit and
twiddle your thumbs. On my second Detroit stint from 1949 to August
1950 when I joined the Navy, we visited a lot of times. Just good
visits.
"In the latter years of life her stepfather Charles [Carl] Zinke Jr,
went to Detroit to spend the rest of his life living with Gertrude and
Ralph. Yes indeed Gertrude Betcht Zinke [whom many only knew as
Gertrude Zinke] took care of the only father she really knew and loved
very dearly. I stand pat on that.
"Gertrude is still living in Clarkston, Michigan. I spoke with her at
length by phone this past summer. She was really happy over the call
and also reminded me that she really was a stepchild.
"Also Gertrude told me she had T.B. as a child, and said she took more
Castor Oil than water (figuratively). She did end up beating this
desease. For some reason I wish I could write more here, but I can't."
Children of Gertrude Becht and Ralph Srock are:
+ 122 i. Marie6 Srock, born 1941.
123 ii. Carol Ann Srock, born 1945. She married Dale Pomeroy; born
1942.
+ 124 iii. Larry Srock, born 1949.
125 iv. Sharon Srock, born 1952. She married Charles Lyons; born Abt.
1951. They divorced.
*53.* *Carl
Eduard August5 Zink III* (Carl 'Charles' Wilhelm Eduard4 Zinke II, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born June 24, 1921 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. Carl
married *Beatrice
Barnes* Abt. 1945. Beatrice was
born 1926.
Carl Eduard August Zink was baptized 17 July 1921 in the Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit, MI. His godparents were
Margaret Balke, Eduard Scrock, August Runschke.
Bob Zinke notes:
"I saw Cousin Carl Zink many times in my growing up years. Carl's last
name indeed is Zink. He was baptized with that name. However, I don't
know how his last name is recored in federal and legal records. Carl's
father felt strongly that Zink is the correct last name for us. Carl's
mother's last name is also legally Zink. She was married with that
name. I don't know if federal and legal record show that."
"Carl was like all children growing up saying: 'Mom, Dad, I will do
it.' Is there any of you who can remember doing this. I know I do. How
many of you remember the old-fashioned can/bottle opener? It was a cap
remover that had a pointed slicing cutter on the same end that sort of
conjoined. Upon removal, the pointed end more or less poked out his
eye. The injury meant complete removal of the eye. This meant growing
up and living with one eye. Carl was up to the task. He found it normal
to do all the things the rest of us did. He even played baseball and
worked as a farmhand in the early 1940's for my Uncle Elmer Hardies in
Belknap for a dollar a day. He played for the Belknap Township baseball
team which meant playing against his home township team of Moltke. He
was a good one-eye ballplayer."
"He also went out and helped Uncle Alfred Zinke on the Christian Brege
farm in Belknap. While in Belknap, he was given a chance to learn to
drive a car. He would drive it when he came back home to Motke.
Everyone made a big deal out of this."
Children of Carl Zink and Beatrice Barnes are:
126 i. Gerald6 Zink, born 1946. He
married (1) Glenna Potter Abt. 1965; born Abt. 1947. He married (2)
Patricia Woodwicke Abt. 1980.
127 ii. Thomas Zink, born 1953.
128 iii. Joy Zink, born 1962.
*54.* *Edward
Herman Albert5 Zinke* (Carl 'Charles' Wilhelm Eduard4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born October 24, 1923 in Moltke Township (Rogers City),
Michigan. Edward married *Mary Gumbox*
Abt. 1942. Mary was born 1920.
Edward Herman Albert Zinke was baptized 11 November 1923 by the Rev.
Elmer C. Stieg in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
His godparents were Herman Zinke, Albert Bruder, Elenora Shram.
Note from Bob Zinke:
"Edward Zinke’s son had some kind of hereditary disease, but not like
my two children. They really didn't like to talk about it. History of
family sickensses is needed for cures to happen. Read the account of my
children for further details of an incurable family heritable disease.
It is known as 'Von Gierke Glycogen Storage Disease'. Ed moved to New
York. The last time I saw him was just before his mother died in 1954.
Ed is the second son of Carl 2nd and Marie Stienke Becht.”
"Edward Zinke was quite a guy. A good talker and he took to selling the
*GRIT* magizine. It was my initiation to
this weekly paper. My mother got this most of her life. Indeed, I did
at various times ordered and re-ordered this magazine – a great paper.
He also sold Cloverene Salve. There was always enough of this at our
home. Vasoline was not common then.
"Ed also did a stint as the hired man for John Brege in Belknap. The
pay was the usual $1.00 a day room and board.
"I might also mention here that all these Zinke boys took on any job
with the Moltke farmers to earn a little money. The Charley Zinke
household didn't have a very large income and could use any monies they
could get.
"Edward joined the U.S Navy during WW2 and met a New York girl, Mary
Gumbox. They had one child and unfortunately he had some type of
desease [maybe cripling] I don't know much about it.
"The only time I saw him other then a leave from the Navy was just
before his mother died in August of 1954.
"On November 1, 2001 I made a call to Ed. We spoke for maybe a half an
hour. He was indeed happy to hear from me. He gave me the following
information: ‘I worked for 30 years in one of New York's breweries; ten
years at airport security; ten years in a sporting goods store’.
"He also related that his son Jimmy died of a Kidney Desease
[Nephoritis]. His kidney's failed and he died just before he was to go
on Kidney Dialysis. I might add here that two of my children were born
with Von Gerkes disease - an incurable liver desease. This disease also
can cause kidney failure, which happened to my youngest son. In my
son's case, I gave him a kidney. It is a hereditary disease. It doesn't
appear that Jimmy and my son Rob disease are related. More discussion
on my son's disease is found in my spot on the Tree."
"Ed's wife, Mary, is in a home. She has Altzheimers."
Child of Edward Zinke and Mary Gumbox is:
129 i. Jimmy6 Zinke, born 1943; died
1962.
*55.* *Roland
Raymond5 Zinke*
(Carl 'Charles' Wilhelm Eduard4 ,
Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke
Generation1 Tree) was born August 18,
1925 in Moltke Township - Rogers City, Michigan. Roland married *Virginia
Crawford* Abt. 1960.
Virginia was
born 1924.
The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke records show Roland
Raymond Zinke, born August 18, 1925, was baptized September 2, 1925
with godparents being Mrs. Rose Otto and Mr. Carl Balke.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Roland Zinke was the bright one of the Charles and Marie Zinke family.
The only one to graduate from High School as an Honor student. He
served in the Army 1943-46 In Germany. He was used as an interperter as
he had a resonable handle on the German Language.
"He was a financial accountant for the State of Mississippi for 25
years.
"He worked for Boeing for 11 years prior to the other job.
"Virginia was a bookeeper for an Apartment Manager."
Children of Roland Zinke and Virginia Crawford are:
130 i. Philip6 Zinke, born 1961.
131 ii. Rhonda Zinke, born 1965.
*56.* *Raymond
Roy5 Zinke*
(Carl 'Charles' Wilhelm Eduard4 ,
Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke
Generation1 Tree) was born August 14,
1929 in Moltke Township (Rogers City), Michigan. Raymond married *Nell Voss* Abt. 1963. Nell was born Abt. 1930.
They divorced. His 2^nd wife is unknown. His third marriage was to *Audrey Chard*.
Raymond Roy Zinke was baptized 1 September 1929 by the Rev. Rudolf Koch
in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. His godparents
were Alfred Zinke and Margarete Balke.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Raymond was a big boy and along side of him I was a shorty. He also
ended up in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area where he married twice. He
has passed away in 1998 at 69 yrs. He is buried in the Immanual
Lutheran Cemetery in Moltke with his parents, but it is not recorded as
such. I happen to know of such. He was creamated and remains put there.
His 2nd wife Audrey Chard Zinke was a Big Rig Truck Driver."
Children of Raymond Zinke and Nell Voss are:
132 i. Melinda6 Zinke, born 1964.
133 ii. Mary Zinke, born 1969.
*57.* *Chester5 Jana*
(Emma Erna Emilie4 Zink, Charles
'Carl'^3 Zinke, Sr., Unknown2 , Zinke
Generation1 Tree) was born May 16, 1920
in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan, and died January 1966 in
Michigan. Chester married *Anna Marie LaVigne*
Abt. 1949. Anna was born 1921 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County],
Michigan.
Chester took over the dry cleaning business from his father. Chester
died from cirrhosis of the liver.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"In winterwork, at Calcite, until early shipping out of the Steamer
White, I worked with Anna Marie Lavigne's brother. The only time I
recall meeting Anna Marie was at a party during this same time period
at the Henry & Edna Felax Home in Moltke. I don't remember the
occasion we were celebrating."
Children of Chester Jana and Anna LaVigne are:
134 i. Barbara Ann6 Jana, born 1950. She
married Clark Tallman; born Abt. 1949.
135 ii. Fred Jana, born 1954.
136 iii. Carl Jana, born 1960.
*58.* *Robert
'Bob' Alfred Paul5 Zinke* (Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born March 25, 1928 in Belknap Township - Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. Robert first married *(1) Aloah Jean
Hoeft Donald *October 02, 1954 in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran
Church - Belknap, daughter of
John Hoeft
and Adeline Hopp. Aloah was
born September 23, 1930 in Belknap Township - Rogers City, Michigan.
They divorced. Robert then married *(2) Hilda Marian ' Mary' Ewers
Hinton Buchanan* August 09, 1975 in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Clawson, Michigan, daughter of William Ewers and Amy Elston. Hilda
was born October 22, 1919 in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan, and died
January 19, 2005 in Lake Worth [Palm Beach County], Florida, and was
buried January 25, 2005, Lake Worth Memory Gardens - Lake Worth,
Florida. Pictures
of Bob Zinke's family
Robert Alfred Paul Zinke was baptized 29 April 1928 by the Rev. Carl
Voelz in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
Robert's godparents were Alfred Zinke, Paul Hardies, and Elna Sellke.
'Bob' has orally recorded much family history that has been written in
the Zinke, Hoeft, and Hardies family trees.
The following is the bibliography of Bob Zinke:
I, Robert 'Bob' Zinke, was born 25 March 1928 on the old William
Hardies Sr. homestead in Belknap Township [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. My parents were Herman Zinke and Bertha Hardies. In 1929 they
moved to Rogers City renting some rooms in the upstairs home of Carl
Stephan, directly across from the Westminster Prebyterian Stone Church
on Third Street. This home today is the Zigorski - Micketti Plumbing
and Heating. From there we moved to North Friedrich Street
where I attained adulthood.
In the summers I would go out to the Belknap farms alternating with the
uncles: Elmer Hardies, John Brege, Herman Steinke. I learned all about
farming and it always stayed in my blood.
Where hauling in hay, shocking grain, and hauling it into the barns to
get ready for threshing was work, but there were always songs to sing
to jolly us on. Most of these were good old church hymns. The singing
especially got good when I was at John Brege's. John's son, Melvin was
my younger cousin who also loved to sing. The two of us did a pretty
good job. I also milked cows by hand and drove a team of horses.
One time at my Uncle Elmer Hardies' I was given the job to drive the
team of horses hitched to an empty manure spreader from the 'back 40'
of the homestead. Down the road I went and the horses began a gallop.
As I went by the Schalk farm, Lucille Brege Schalk hollered, 'the
horses are running away with Bob'. I now was at the Charley Elowsky
hardwoods, soon to be readying to go down the hill before coming to the
right angle of Kowalski Corner. Now as I looked to my left I saw my
Uncle Elmer Hardies pulling along side of me with the truck. He swerved
in the front of the horses and slowed them down, pulled over and jumped
out of the truck, got over enough so when the horses came up to him he
began to run and grabbed a hold of the side of the spreader in between
the front and back wheels and with all that he had sailed himself into
the spreader quickly, grabbed the reins from me and did a craftsman's
job of stopping the horses. Don Knopf you can surely apprecciate this
feat. If he hadn't made it on to the manure spreader, I am sure the
back wheel would have run him over. At the corner I am sure I would
have been thrown off as the horses would have cut the corner sharply
with me, the manure spreader and all would have been flying. I am still
here, though.
My cousin Carl Zink for a while was the hired hand at my Uncle Elmer
Hardies. It wasn't uncommon for farmers to have a hiredhand. The pay
was usually $1.00 a day, room and board. Remember, a dollar had a lot
of buying power in those days.
I could write may more farm stories, but will rest it. I thoroughly
enjoyed all the stays on the farms. I used to love to pile wood. How
about hoeing long rows of corn and potatoes? All good stuff. The one
real unliked job on the farm was picking stones. There never was an end
to stone picking. Plowing over the ground and the frost heaving new
stones meant stone picking was an annual task.
Farming always stayed in my blood. I always gardened, including the 8
years I Iived on a 2 acre plot in Troy, Michigan after I married Hilda
‘Mary’ Buchanan I even had a small tractor with a hydraulic cultivator.
I finally got to feel like a farmer. I had wonderful asparagus that was
there when we bought the property. I was blessed with great raspberries
that we shared with the neighbors along with all the other vegatables.
Canning pickles was a special treat along with making good, old German
Slubbergerken (Slippery Jacks - made from matured cucumbers). Many
people didn't make them. We made our own sauerkraut, crock dill
pickles, and crock peppers. Mary and I tried a lot of things.
Through an accident at 2 years of age I encountered a scar that
birthmarked me for life. In the shed of the new house on Friedrich
Street my mother was washing clothes with her new, automatic, ringer
washing machine. She left to go into the house for a moment and the
long sleeved sweater I had on got caught in the ringers of Mama's Car.
By the time she returned from my screaming, the sweater went clear to
my elbow. She popped open the ringer and to Dr. Nester's she ran with
me to his office next to the Westminster Stone Church. As I grew up and
the arm became longer the scar only seemed to recede because of arm
growth. Most people don't see it, as it is on the inside of the arm.
The next most important thing was I talked my mother into letting me
attend the St. John Lutheran School. Here I learned to love my Savior
and why He died for me. I became intense at memorizing Luther's Small
Catechism and hymns from the hymnal. I did memorize all 703 verses in
the Catechism; all of the commandments and their intense meanings; the
creeds and their meanings; all the other parts of it. I was attentive
to Bible learning. It captured my heart. My teacher for grades 5-8 was
Martin Luther Weiss. I honor him with being the greatest teacher I ever
had.
To show you some of his cunning I will relate an event. The rule was in
our school there was no reading of comic books. Only exception was
classic comics, which was considered learning history. We would
sometimes take out our big note book and open it and slip a comic book
into it and read it. I was in the back corner of the room feeling very
safe. Suddenly Mr. Weiss called me to the front of the room and hauled
out his big switch blade knife and handed it to me. So out of the room
I went to the close-by, big, weeping willow tree. Climbing up I picked
out the best possible switch I could cut. I felt if I was going to get
a licking it may as well be a good one. In I came and laid the thick
switch I had cut and the knife onto the desk. I looked down a little
and he said, 'go back to your seat'.
Now another love came into my life. In the fifth grade, at ten years
old, I got some extra money and I talked my mother into letting me go
to the bowling alley which was easily in view of our kitchen window. I
rolled a big 52 for my first game and then some days later I came back
with a 101. A short time later, I went to the alley and talked a
pinsetter into letting me try setting pins. Upon this deal he paid me 2
cents of the 4 cents a line at that time. Now I had spending money to
begin to learn this game. Within a year later, at 11 years of age, I
bowled my first 200 game - a 211. I now experienced a love affair with
bowling until the late 1980's until I retired and then spent winters in
Florida, and eventually moved there permanently. I then switched to
golf. I wrote a story on my ten years of setting pins, and helping run
the counter and making the Rogers City bowling alley my second home. In
the early 1990's I wrote a story on this piece of Rogers City history
and it was published in the Advance with a 16 week run. You can read
the story from the* Presque Isle County, Michigan GENWEB* site.
In 1949, in the latter part of April a buddy, Russ Wagner, and I
decided to go to Detroit for a job. We went to my brother Bill and
Delmar Hopp who had moved there earlier. Russ and I rented one of their
rooms and shared the cost. We got jobs at the Dodge main plant. Our
group always made room for others from the Rogers City area who would
come to Detroit for jobs. We had many turnovers and really we all got
along fine. Card playing was one of our great pastimes.
In August 1950, another buddy, Carl Bruning, and I joined the Navy as a
result of the Korean conflict. We were sworn in 11 September 1950. Carl
and I were put into the Seabees, and together, we served one year. I
was discharged on June 30, 1954. I did tours of duty on Amchitka [one
of the Aleutian Islands], Quadjelien Island in the Marshall Islands,
and Midway Island. Intermittent times I spent in Port Hueneme,
California, near Oxnard. At the time, horseshoe pitching was a popular
pastime. However, card playing was done most often. While on Midway
Island, going to Church became the most important thing for me. I did a
lot of Bible studying with many different Protestant groups, and did a
little visiting with my Catholic friends at their Quanset Hut Chapel.
Now I began to build on the base I received from St. John Lutheran
School. This all turned out to be great for me,
In 1954, after discharge, I met a lady by the name of Aloah Hoeft
Donald. With a bit of a whirlwind courtship we were married on 2
October 1954 at St Micheal's Lutheran Church in Belknap. Rev. Harold
Molzan doing the ceremony. Carl Bruning was my best man and Delores
Krey Bruning was the maid of honor. Aloah had two children with her
first husband David Donald who was from Long Rapids [Alpena County],
Mi.
I soon was called back to my Detroit job at the Chrysler Dodge main
plant. Then in early 1955 I adopted Connie Faye Donald and Cindy Kay
Donald. Soon afterward on 20 April 1955, our first child, Christie May
was born. It wasn't long and Christie was always being taken to the
hospital. Upon thorough examination it was determined she had Von
Gierke's Glycogen Storage Disease. Son Jack Herman was born on 14 April
1958 and was a healthy boy. Son Robert Mark was born 27 May 1961, and
also turned up with the Von Gierke Disease. More on this disease later.
I married Hilda Marian Ewers Hinton Buchanan on 9 August l978. For me,
this was indeed a remarkable blessing. Mary, as she was known by, was
all I could desire in a woman and wife. The unsteady foundation of my
first marrage was completely changed to one of joy, and honest
reasoning in my second marriage. She truly was 'Mary my Rib'.
Mary and I met in a Detroit Lutheran Singles group that I joined 2
years after my divorce from Aloah. We had a lot of fun with this group
and eventually, by dating, I knew Mary was the gal for me. The night I
proposed to her was a 1974-75 New Year's Eve party when at midnight I
danced her under the mistletoe and asked her to marry me. She noted
that maybe I was a little to old for me, but as time went on I saw it
wasting. We tied the knot. Again, a final note - it was a blissfull
adventure.
It might be interesting to note that Mary & I and her daughter
Marcia double dated with Randall Humphrey. The four of us bowled on the
same mixed league bowling team for sometime. We went out dancing
together and many other events. They married in May of 1974 and Mary
and I in August of 1975.
Mary and I bought a small motor home and did much traveling especially
to Florida and back. We had a cabin 12 miles south of West Branch, MI
where we spent many weekends. Just a mile from us was the Old Log Cabin
Mennonite Church, which we attended while there. We got well acquainted
with the parishoners. The minister always enjoyed my imput in Bible
Class.
This cabin was a favorite get-away for some years. We had one
experience that was uncommon. We would take the motor home and traverse
the wilderness north of the main Gladwin Road and back to Alger,
Michigan. There were many roads that were sort of the equivilant of old
fire lanes. In the summer people would come and camp out with tents and
trailer houses, wherever. Upon driving through one evening we were
stopped by a lady who told us a young boy was crying on the roadside by
his small gas-powered scooter. We responded that we would stop. Upon
much persuation we talked him into coming with us. We put his small
gas-scooter into our motorhome. We went back to the closest bar to our
place and explained the situation. We called the State Police and then
waited. All the people were just so kind to him, and he had a ball. The
police finally arrived, and after speaking with us for quite some time,
they left with the boy and found his parents were camping in one of the
areas. He was reunited. We received a nice box of fruit from them as a
thank you. It worked out right.
Mary and I also went three times to Hawaii, shoring up with her two
sisters and their husbands. We had great times and saw a lot of
interesting events on the Islands.
We lived in Florida since 1992 and understood more than ever that our
married life was now nearing twilight and dusk was beginning to try its
resurrection. It's nice to have the feeling that at 15 years I thanked
God in church for 50 Golden Jubilee years in 15. Now at 75 years of Joy
in 25. Final end is 1000 years of Joy, the perfect number, and then
Eternal Bliss forever. Each Sunday, as usual, we held hands in church
during the sermon. As one: Mary and I took in the precious gift of God
and offered our reciprocal praise.
If any of you have a problem in marriage, may God lead and direct you
to find joy and lasting peace through Christ, Who is the Leader. For
those who may not take kindly from what I said here, may your oneness
be of your joy together.
Immediately after permanently moving to Florida in 1992, we planted
fruit trees: three grapefruit and two orange. One of the orange trees
didn't turn out well. We picked the fruit, both the grapefruit and
orange, squeezed out the juice, and found that mixing half grapefruit
juice and half orange juice, the combination was delicious. We froze
the juice into two liter pop bottles. Oh, how delicious the 8 ounce
glass of juice tasted in the morning. Citrus juice always was the item
for us to start the day.
In 2004, Florida had 4 Hurricanes. We endured two of them: Frances and
Jeanne. I equate them as Florida blizzards. The wind can be a lot
stronger, but the howl of it is present. These two took nearly
identical paths. Frances had about 90 to 110 mile an hour winds over
us. We were in our home. In the morning we saw two Queen Palms blown
over, three were bent, two left bald and a grapefruit tree blown over.
These trees were all removed. There was some damage to our back porch
roof. Throughout the neighborhood, many huge trees were down with some
fallen on houses. Many houses had their shingles ripped off. When
Jeanne came, it got a few more trees and raised havoc with the tarp
coverings of the roofs and added more damage. The areas north of us
received more of the blunt force winds where Jeanne created near ground
zero distruction. Since then we have risen above their ugly heads and
things are beginning to normalize. Much work continues on repairing the
destruction that was created by these two hurricanes.
Notes for Aloah Jean Hoeft:
Aloah Jean Hoeft was baptized 12 Oct 1930 in the St. Michael's
Evangelical Lutheran Church by the Rev. Louis Heinecke. Her godparents
were Charles Sorgenfrei and Laura Yerks.
Aloah was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1944 by the Rev. Dr. Edwin
C Weber in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
Aloah attended the St. Michael's School. After John and Adeline's death
they deeded their farm to St. Michael's Church of Belknap.
Witnesses at Bob & Aloah’s marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Carl Bruning, Jr. and Delores nee Krey Bruning. Bob and Aloah
divorced February 4, 1970.
The following are notes from Bob Zinke, in retirement in Florida, on
his 2 children who were born with an incurable hereditary disease:
"Christie and Robert M were born with an incurable hereditable disease
known as Von Gerkes Glycogen Storage disease. This is a disease that an
emzyme that breaks up the sugar fats in the liver and sends it out.
They were born without that enzyme. They both would have died at an
early age, if it weren't for modern medicine. Christie weathered it
with hardships, but is now married and has one child who does not have
the disease. Actually her life is quite ordinary now. Robert Mark,
however, is a different ballgme. He had kidney failure, and went on
dialysis. Then in 1982, I donated him a kidney which lasted for 17
years. Then he was given a cadaver kidney two years ago [1998]. This is
doing fine. But right after the transplant, he had bad liver problems
and ended in a hospital stay of 42 days with 3 more operations. 20
percent of his liver was removed. He was well, but his physical
capabilities were limited. Be sure to read his life story in the
children section of Robert Zinke's children”.
"In past research, we discovered that in order for this to happen, both
parents have to be carriers of this gene misfunction. So that means
that Aloah Hoeft and Robert Zinke both carry this gene. Could this be
from the Hoeft heredity? My children have a hard time feeling they will
pass on this possibility. As we keep going the the family trees you see
just how possible it is to be a carrier. People have trouble
distinguishing the difference between being a carrier and having the
disease itself. Also, it indicates that if one of your parents are a
carrier that all children inherit this mishap."
"Aloah is a daughter of John Hoeft and Adeline Hopp. John Hoeft is the
son of Albert and Flora Banks Hoeft. My father, Herman Zinke, is the
son of Carl and Alvine Hoeft Zinke. Albert and Alvine were brother and
sister and their parents were Johann and Caroline Schroeder Lietzow
Hoeft. It seems evident that either Caroline or Johann was a carrier,
carried on to Alvine and Albert, carried on to John and Herman, carried
on to Robert and Aloah, and became fact in their two children, Christie
and Robert Mark having the disease."
"There is a lot of ado about if all children become carriers if they
keep marring good stock. They say the percentages drop, but I could not
get any doctor, when Rob was in the hospital the last time to say it
would vanish completely when my son, Rob, was in the hospital for 42
days. If you want to consider odds of carriers lets use this as a gage.
Carl and Alvine had 9 children did they all inherit this carriership?
Or did just my Dad? Albert had 12 children and did only John end up as
the carrier. Then John had 2 children: Aloah and Marva. Did Aloah just
become the carrier? Herman had 3 children. Was I his only carrier?
Annalyze all of this and what are the odds of Aloah and I coming up
with this result if the carriership isn't strong to all children born
of a carrier being a carrier also. I might add presently there is no
cure and the disease being in the rare category it doesn't get much
attention. More information is available in the Internet by using the
Keyword: Von Gierke disease."
"On 4 February 1970 Aloah and I divorced. It was a sad day for me as I
feel strongly this is in opposition to God's revelation in Scripture.
For one thing, experience has proved the hardships the children had to
endure as a result of no real father and mother leading the way to
supervise them in Godly ways and wisdom to the benefit their education.
The point being is that children need the harmony of two parents
working together for the welfare of their children. The proper father
and mother relationship is important for their growth, and it isn't
done well with seperation. Aloah married Thomas Filex shortly after
that."
"Everything of our marriage wasn't gloom. We had many good family
events. We did a lot of camp-tenting and twice traversed the Upper
Peninsilla of Michigan with her parents, John and Adeline Hoeft. We did
a lot of fishing and swimming. I venture to say that if any of the
children asked about these outings their response would be 'Amen' '
Joy'."
"The Hoefts had a cottage at Sunken Lake just south of Posen and Metz,
Michigan. We would catch many bullheads in the evening, and Pa Hoeft
made some good bass catches. Always the fish were cleaned right away,
and it was made a party affair. Sometimes, the fish were first put into
a livebox. Card playing also was a treat, especially spitzer. We played
a variety of games so children could also play."
"Aloah and I loved dancing, and we did a fine job of it. Dancing the
night away kept one fit as a fiddle. We never won any prizes but were
commended on our dancing. Daughter Connie did a good job of learning to
dance, also."
Notes for Hilda Marian ' Mary' Ewers:
Marian was enumerated in 1920.
The 1920 Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, 5th Ward Federal Census [Roll
T625_765; Page 28A; ED 45; Image 827] enumerated 20 January 1920 by
Bessie Coulter shows:
Living at 412 Sixth Avenue
EWERS, Leonard, head, 23, owns house with mortgage, born Canada
English, to the U.S. 1915, parents born Canada Elglish, Floorman in
General Store
EWERS, Amy, wife, 23, born Michigan, parents born in England
EWERS, Polly M., daughter, 2, born Michigan, father born Canada, mother
born Michigan
EWERS, Marian, daughter, 2/12, born Michigan, father born Canada,
mother born Michigan
Marian was enumerated in 1930 as EVERS, although the actual census does
show EWERS. An "honest" mistake by the company that made the 1930
federal census indexes.
The 1930 Texas, Dallas [city], Dallas County, Justice Precinct 7,
Voting Precinct 29 Federal Census [Roll 2319; Page 10B; ED 82; Image:
802] enumerated 7 April 1930 by Mrs. Ron Rowley shows:
Living at 130 West 9th Street
EWERS, William L., head, 34, married at age 21, rents for $40 a month,
has a radio set, born Canada English, parents born Pennsylvania,
Superintendent, Chain Store
EWERS, Amy M., wife, 33, married at age 20, born Michigan, father born
Michigan, mother born England
EWERS, Polly H., daughter, 12, born Michigan, father born Canada
English, mother born Michigan
EWERS, Marian, daughter, 10, born Michigan, father born Canada English,
mother born Michigan
EWERS, Marjory, daughter, 8, born Michigan, father born Canada English,
mother born Michigan
Hilda Marian (Mary) Ewers was born 22 October 1919 In Flint, Mi. Her
father was William Leonard Ewers. He was born in Port Perry, Ontario,
Canada. Her mother was Amy Margret Alston born in Flint Mi. Mary was
baptized shortly after birth in the Episcopal Church in downtown Flint,
Mi. She did confirmation vows on 21 February 1934 at St John Episcopal
Church in Royal Oak, Mi. Hilda became a communicant member 6 December
1964 of Trinity Lutheran Church of Clawson, Mi. She first married
Clayton Hinton on 10 December 1938 at St John's Episcapal Church in
Royal Oak Mi. Clayton was born 11 November 1914 in Pigeon, Mi. He was
baptized 27 April 1946 by Rev. Jatho of St. John's Episcopal Church in
Royal Oak, Mi. Clayton died 28 April 1946 in an auto accident. Hilda
then married Edward Ernst Buchanan 23 May 1949 at Bowling Green, Ohio
by the Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were Betty L. Aneth, B. Painter,
and Dorothy June Ewers. Edward was born 13 April 1916 in Detroit, MI.
Edward died 30 September 196 of Accute Monocytic Leukemia. Hilda then
married Robert Zinke 9 August 1975 in Trinity Lutheran Church at
Clawson, MI. Witnesses were Rudolph Wirgau and Marjory Francis
Acherman.
Children of Hilda (Mary) & Clayton Hinton:
Carol Ann Hinton born Jan 24, 1940
Frances Sue Hinton born Jan 5 1944
Judith Amy Hinton born Jan 27, 1946
Children of Hilda 'Mary' & Edward Buchanan:
Marcia Kay Buchanan born Oct 13, 1951
Dennis Ray Buchanan born Sept 28 1953
Edward Buchanan had a child, Mary's stepson, Harley Thomas Buchanan
born Aug 15, 1942
Obituary:
HILDA MARIAN ZINKE Age 85 a resident of Lake Worth, FL, for thirteen
years, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2005. She was born in Flint,
Michigan on October 22, 1919. Mary was an active member of Trinity
Lutheran Church in Clawson, MI, and joined the Lutheran adult singles
where she met her husband Robert Zinke. They became members of Faith
Lutheran in Troy, MI, before moving to Florida in 1992, and became
members of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Nicknamed “Mary” by family and
friends, she enjoyed making Wedding and Birthday cakes. Hilda is
survived by her loving husband of thirty years, Robert Zinke and their
wonderful children; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis (Anne) Buchanan,
Royal Oak, MI; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol (Gene) Goldsworthy,
Troy, MI, Frances (John) Byers, WPB, FL, Judith (John) Soley, Lake
Worth, FL, Marcia (Randall) Humphrey, Lake Worth, FL; sisters, Polly
Sackett, Plymouth, MI and Frances Ackerman, Royal Oak, MI;
grandchildren, Bruce Goldsworthy (Andi), Cheryl Soley, Daniel
Goldsworthy, Kelley (John) Sebastian, Jeffrey Soley, Ryan (Jacqueline)
Humphrey, Emilee (Mark) Roche, Christopher Buchanan, Brian Buchanan;
six great-grandchildren; step-children, Harley (Barbara) Buchanan,
Connie (John) Kern, Cindy Zinke, Christie (Rush) Shipe, Jck (Jan)
Zinke, Robert Zinke (deceased); step-grandchildren, Thomas (Chris)
Buchanan, Kimberley (James) Leach, Todd (Debbie) Buchanan, Dianne
Lijewski, Brenda Lijewski, DeAnna (Jason) Labarge, Amanda Zinke, Brett
Zinke, Kaitlyn Zinke; six step-great-grandchildren. The family will
receive friends on Monday, January 24, 2005 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at
Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens with services to be held Tuesday,
January 25, 2005 starting 1:00pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church with
interment to follow at Lake Worth Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the
National Kidney Foundation. Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens
Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL (561) 964-3772
Published in The Palm Beach Post on 1/23/2005.
The following was written by Mary's husband, Bob Zinke:
MARY MY RIB
What is man without the missing Rib.
The neigh 30 years that we held hands
together was a blissful adventure with you.
Your devotion and wisdom were jealously mine.
Even bad events turned to gold. Your wifely
devotion makes Adam jealous as Eve doesn't
measure up. You were the Rib of Ribs.
Your devotion as a mother shines brilliantly
in all of your children who I know adore you.
Your stepchildren equally learned of your
esteemed good qualities.
Joyful it was serving our Savior together
and you have victory kneeling as the
heavenly Altar.
By husband, Bob Zinke
Hilda ‘Mary’ Marian Ewers Zinke
She was born Oct. 22, 1919 to Leonard and Amy Ewers in Flint, Michigan
and died Jan. 19, 2005 in Lake Worth, Florida. In early years she
traveled and lived in different cities as her father was a trouble
shooter in his company. Royal Oak, Michigan was her final growiing up
spot where she graduated from Royal Oak High School. She married
Clayton Hinton and had three children with him; namely, Carol (Gene)
Goldsworthy, Francis (John) Byers, and Judith (John) Soley. Clayton
died in a auto acident. She then married Edward Buchanan and together
they had two children: Marcia (Randall) Humphrey, and Dennis (Anne)
Buchanan. A stepson, Harley (Barbara ) Buchanan also survives. Edward
died of cancer.
Mary then rasied her children as a widow for some thirteen years. She
joind Trinity Lutheran Churuch in Clawson, Michigan where she joined
Adult Lutheran Sinels when Robert Zinke came on the scene in 1972. They
married at Trinity Lutheran Church Aug. 9, 1975 in Clawson, Michigan.
Here she gained stepchildren: Connie (John) Kern, Cindy Zinke, Christie
(Rush) Shipe, Jack (Janet) Zinke, and Robert M, Zinke (deceased). She
had 9 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Her hobby of cake baking and icing was well done. She made many wedding
cakes. Her bingo playing was on the plus side and would play at least
30 cards. Playing Solitaire on a regular basis was her favorite
pastime. She also love fishing.
Mary and Bob lived in Troy, Michigan for 17 years, and the past 13 in
Lake Worth, Florida. She was a faithful member at Our Savior Lutheran
Church, along with husband Bob. Discussing the Christ The Savior was a
special event.
Funeral services were from Our Savior Lutheran Church on Jan. 25, 2005.
Interment was at Lake Worth Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
contributions can be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the National
Kidney Foundation.
Children of Robert Zinke and Aloah Hoeft are:
+ 137 i. Connie Faye Donald6 Zinke, born
October 08, 1951 in Mt. Clemens [Macomb County], Michigan.
+ 138 ii. Cindy Kaye Donald Zinke, born July 09, 1953 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 139 iii. Christie Maye Zinke, born April 20, 1955 in Mt. Clemens
[Macomb Conty], Michigan.
+ 140 iv. Jack Herman Zinke, born April 14, 1958 in Mt. Clemens [Macomb
Conty], Michigan.
141 v. Robert 'Rob' Mark Zinke, Jr., born May 27, 1961 in Mt. Clemens,
Michigan; died June 05, 2004 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and was buried 9
June 2004 in the Clinton Grove Cemetery – Clinton township [Macomb
County], Michigan.
Notes from his father, Bob Zinke:
"Robert 'Rob' Mark Zinke never married. He has an important message to
leave."
"Rob was born with Von Gierke Glycogen Storage Disease. This disease is
hereditary, and is passed on as a result of both parents being carriers
of this malfunction. It is a liver disease in which an enzyme in the
liver doesn't function. The enzyme function is to distribute a certain
sugar into your system. It does not happen. Therefore, a build up of
fatty tissue takes place which can cause any numerous problems."
"Here are some outgrowths: low blood sugar levels; large livers; slow
growth and very short stature; pre disposition to bleeding episodes;
increased types of fats and acids in the blood; and delayed onset of
puberty."
"There is a characteristic doll-like facial appearance and a short
stocky body build in individuals with Von Gierke disease due to an
atypical distribution of fat tissue in the body. Long-term
complications of Von Gierke disease include gout, tumors of the liver,
ostereoporosis, kidney stones, and other kidney problems including
kidney failure."
"Rob definitely experienced all the above. In 1982, after kidney
failure and dialysis, I, the father, Robert Zinke, gave to him my right
kidney. This functioned for 17 years, and then another failure. Upon
this event a cadaver kidney was found. It took well, but then severe
liver problems, and stomach pains arose. 42 days later, after two more
entries into his stomach, and with a 20 percent liver removal, it was
brought under control. Rob then went on social security since he was
unable to make a living."
“For more information on VonGierke disease on the Internet, enter as
Keyword: VonGierke disease.”
"It is a strong possibility that many children born of a carrier are
also carriers. there are some percentages given, but at least a 66
percent chance of being born a carrier. There are other such as one
fourth chance of your child having the disease if both of you are
carriers."
"Aloah and I had 2 children out of 3 with the disease. This means
nothing is cut in stone. My suggestion is that you take a good look
into this hereditary default which I feel strongly runs down from
Johann and Caroline Hoeft. Aloah Hoeft is a great-granddaughter through
their son Albert Hoeft. I am a great-grandson through their daughter
Alvine Hoeft Zinke. It was passed to Aloah's father, John Hoeft; and it
was passed on to my father, Herman Zinke. They in turn passed on to
Aloah and me. Consequently, this means that either Caroline or Johann
Hoeft was a carrier. If it was great-grandmother Caroline, then it is
important in that we have a true bloodline maiden name. It has shown up
by Donald Knopf's research back to Germany in that Caroline's maiden
name was possibly 'Schroeder'. (I might add here that my mother was
told by her sister-in-law that the maiden name is Schroeder.]"
"So what you say? Well, that would eliminate both the Hoefts Hoefts
(means any Hoeft other then Johann and Caroline decendents) and the
Lietzows as being carriers. So you see this is no trifling matter if it
should be Johann Hoeft who is the carrier. Then, too, many of you
reading this family tree can be suspect. Please examine this and there
are 'DNA' and blood tests that may tell you something. Even that can
not be counted on for certain. Thank you for reading this."
Robert M. Zinke Obituary:
PUBLISHED: June 8, 2004 Macomb Daily
Robert "Rob" Mark Zinke, 43, of Mount Clemens, died Saturday, June 5,
2004. He was born May 27, 1961, in Mount Clemens.
Mr. Zinke, a former contract employee of Ford Motor Co. in the computer
programming department, attended several colleges and held an
associate's degree. He enjoyed reading, especially books related to
science, engineering, computer and Christian books and attended St.
Luke Lutheran Church in Clinton Township. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed
hunting and fishing and was a 22-year survivor of two kidney
transplants, with his father as his first donor.
He is survived by his mother, Aloah (Thomas) Felix of Mount Clemens;
father, Robert (Mary) Zinke of Florida; sisters, Connie (John) Kerns of
Traverse City, Cindy Zinke of Melbourne, Fla., and Christie (Rush)
Snipe of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Jack (Jan) Zinke of Warren; and many
nieces and nephews.
Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Clinton Grove Cemetery,
Clinton Township.
Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Harold W.
Vick Funeral Home, 140 S. Main St., Mount Clemens, with the Rev. Bert
Thompson, St. Luke Lutheran Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or
St. Luke Lutheran Church.
NOTE: The following was from the Funeral Home:
IN MEMORY
God saw you were getting tired
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he put his
arms around you, and whispered "come to me". With tearful eyes we
watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly we
could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working
hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the
best.
Robert "Rob" Mark Zinke
1961 - 2004
The Lord opened the book of life on May 27, 1961 and wrote the name
Robert "Rob" Mark Zinke. Rob would be a loving son, brother and uncle.
Then on Saturday, June 5, 2004 He saw that all things had been
accomplished by His Child Rob. He closed 'Rob's' book of life and wrote
his name into the Book of Eternal Life.
God, the Father Almighty, is indeed the maker of Heaven and earth - the
frame and furniture of the universe with all its great beauty. Our
duty, as Christians, should be to keep Heaven in our eyes and the earth
under our feet.
*60.* *Eugene
Herman5 Zinke*
(Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born August 19, 1931 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Eugene married *Ruth Jane Taylor*
July 14, 1951 in Folkton, Georgia. Ruth was born August 04, 1934 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Eugene Herman Zinke was baptized 21 Sept 1931 by the Rev. Louise
Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
His godparents were Albert Schultz, Karl Bahlke and Helen Brege. NOTES
from Bob Zinke on the godparents: "This Albert Schultz is the husband
of Louise Zinke, Herman Zinke is her brother]. Karl Balke is the
husband of Margaret Zinke [Herman Zinke's sister], Helen Brege is the
sister of Bertha Hardies Zinke."
Ruth Jane Taylor was baptized in the Episcopal Church in Hagensville
[Belknap Township - Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Eugene and Ruth were married by the Justice of the Peace.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Eugene graduated from the Rogers City High School, 1949. He served in
the U.S. Navy from 12 February 1951 until he was discharged 2 February
1955. He was an Aerographer 2nd Class Mate (weather forecaster). He did
duty at Great Lakes, IL; Jacksonville, FL, Lakehurst, NJ, and Norfolk,
VA during the Korean War.”
"After Gene graduated from high school, he came to Detroit and bunked
in with the rest of us and got a job in Detroit like the rest of us.
For some time he and Russ Wagner worked 2 eight-hour shifts. This
didn't appeal to the rest of us. We did play a trick on Gene one time
though. Of the three Zinke boys Gene was the only one to date a girl in
high school. Well, on one of our gangs homebound weekends after
midnight, we jumped into the car for Rogers City. We didn't make to
Rogers City until 7:00 am in the morning, just in time to open up the
Serviceman's Club. In we went draging Gene in with us. We wouldn't take
him home to change clothes and go straight to Taylors. This was a long
well stop and when we finally arrived at the Zinke house it was closer
to the noon-hour than 7:00 am. Bill headed for the bathroom and Gene
and I waited for him to get out. Nothing was happening. My mother was
hollering for him to come out. Finally, we said " He's asleep" .
Brother Bob had to crawl through the bathroom window and get him out.
What a laugh that was. Gene quickly got his turn and went straingt to
bed. Ruth would have to wait, and Russ and I got a good laugh. We
sometimes did things like that."
"Gene was my youngest brother. Many of our physical characteristics
were similar; such as our walk and and speaking voice. He did many of
the same things as I; namely, setting pins in the bowling alley, and
spending summers on the farms. He did a little something different than
my brother Bill and me. He began dating Ruth Taylor in High School and
ended up marrying her. His new bride joined him wherever he went. They
had two children while in the service. Ruth was a devoted housewife"
"Interestingly, his wife Ruth was born in the same house that my father
Herman Zinke was born in 37 years later. My Dad always thought that to
be something. This house is still standing today."
"After his discharge he went to night school at Lawrence Tech in
Detroit where he eventually became a Mechanical Engineer. He worked for
companies that manufactured and designed automatic plating machines.
Gene retired in 1992 and lives in Westchester, Ohio where he was
employed in his later years."
"Suffice to say of the Herman Zinke three boys, Gene was the smartest."
"One notable feat involving Gene and me had to do with bowling. For a
few years there was a group of us who went to the Lutheran Tournament
in Bay City, MI. In our doubles match, we hit a total of just over 1300
pins. This was with our handicap. That was enough to put us in 1st
place. However, later that evening, a Lutheran minister pair beat us
out by less than ten pins."
"Also of note, when Gene was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia as a Main
Port of Operation, he related to me that he would set pins on the base
to earn extra money for his family. He said one of the fellow
pinsetters was a Bob Hoeft. Robert Bobbie Hoeft is a second cousin to
us as his grandfather Albert Hoeft was the brother of our grandmother
Alvine Hoeft Zinke Brege. Bobbie Hoeft has written a book entitiled,
"When Baseball Was Fun”. I have read it and it is great. Moltke and
Rogers City are mentioned a lot in the early part of the book. It is
great history of this area [Moltke] early baseball days."
"Gene and I also have a similar trait with cataract eyes. He had
cataracts around 2000 and I had one removed on my only good eye in
2002. Heredity, no doubt."
Children of Eugene Zinke and Ruth Taylor are:
+ 142 i. Rick6 Zinke, born February 04,
1952 in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
+ 143 ii. Cheryl Lynn Zinke, born June 12, 1953 in Portsmouth,
Virginia.
+ 144 iii. Terri Jean Zinke, born September 29, 1961 in Detroit,
Michigan.
*64.* *Worthy
L5 McDonald*
(Henriette 'Maggie' Ottilie4 Zinke,
Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke
Generation1 Tree) was born February 13,
1892 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan, and died April 02, 1974 in
Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. Worthy married *Pearl O Oliver* September 01, 1920 in Alpena,
Michigan. Pearl was born October 05, 1895, and died February 06, 1995
in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. Worthy & Pearl are buried in
the Evergreen Cemetery – Alpena, Michigan.
Worthy was baptized 13 March 1892 by the Rev. H. C. Kuechle in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Alpena, MI. His godparents were
Maria Muellerweiss and Johann Muellerweiss.
Worthy & Pearl Pearl were married by the Rev. C. M. Burkholder.
Worthy owned and operated his own drug store in East Tawas, Michigan
from 1930 until 1970. Before moving there, he had been employed at
Sepull Drug Store in Alpena, Michigan. After he sold his business and
returned to Alpena, he was a pharmacist at Ted Muszynski Drug Store,
and later, at the Barnick Drug Store in Rogers City, Michigan before
retiring due to ill health.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Alpena, a life
member of Hopper Lodge 586 F&AM, and also of Baldwin Lodge F&AM
in East Tawas, Michigan.
In 1930 Worthy and Pearl were enumerated separately:
1.
The 1930 Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena [city] Federal Census [E.D. 1
- pages 15B] shows:
Living at 616 Baldwin Street
McDONALD, Worthy L., head, 37, married at age 32, owns house valued at
$5000, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Pharmacist at Drug Store
2.
The 1930 Alpena [city], 1st Precinct, Alpena County, Michigan Federal
Census [Roll 973; Page 4B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 541]
enumerated 7 April by Louisa U. Nuttle shows:
Living at 616 First Avenue
McDONALD, Pearl, head, 35, married at age 25, wons house valued at
$5,000, no radio set, born Michigan, father born New York, mother born
Canada English, Book Keeper at City Hall
ROBINSON, Oliver, Lodger, 30, single, born England, to U. S. 1914,
Missionary, Church
Child of Worthy McDonald and Pearl Oliver is:
145 i. Emma6 McDonald, born Abt. 1913.
Of interest is that the Immanuel - Detroit records show an Emma
McDonald as a godmother for
Donald Balke, baptized 23 December 1928. Could this Emma McDonald be
the daughter of
Worthy McDonald?
*67.* *Emma5 Zinke*
(Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born July
14, 1910, and died December 03, 1993 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan. Emma married *Rudolph Carl Ferdinand Wenzel*
December 16, 1926 in St. Paul Lutheran Church - Alpena [Alpena County],
Michigan, son of Gustav Wenzel and Marie Stricker. Rudolph was born
November 22, 1904 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and
died September 04, 1979 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Emma & Rudolph are buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers
City, Michigan. Rudolph was buried September 7, 1979.
Rudolph Carl Ferdinand Wenzel was baptized 20 November 1904 by the Rev.
Joel David Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City. Rudolph's godparents were Carl Dethloff and Gustav Wenzel.
Rudolph was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 9 June 1918 by the Rev.
Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan. Rudolph's memory verse for life was Song of Solomon 3:11.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 31A] shows:
[26April 1930]
Living at 326 South Fourth Street
WENZEL, Rudolph, head, 25, married at 22, rents house for $20 a month,
locomotive engineer at stone quarry
WENZEL, Emma, wife, 22, married at 19
WENZEL, Delmar, son, 2 8/12
WENZEL, June M., daughter 10/12
Children of Emma Zinke and Rudolph Wenzel are:
+ 146 i. Delmar James6 Wenzel, born
September 16, 1927 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died
February 22, 1993 in Mancelona [Antrim County], Michigan.
+ 147 ii. June M Wenzel, born 1929 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan.
+ 148 iii. Marvella Ann Wenzel, born December 19, 1932 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died November 19, 1997 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*69.* *Orie William5 Baker, Sr.* (Martha
Albertine4 Zinke, Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
November 15, 1908 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and
died November 14, 1990 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Orie first married *(1) Josephine Budnick* 1929. She was born 1912 in
Michigan. He married *(2) Ora Knapp* December 24, 1939 in Traverse City
[Grand Traverse County], Michigan. Ora was born January 26, 1914 in
Traverse City [Grand Traverse County], Michigan, daughter of John M.
& Bertha Knapp, and died April 29, 2004 in Rogers City - Presque
Isle County, Michigan. Orie is buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery –
Rogers City, Michigan.
Orie William Baker was baptized 29 November 1908 by the Rev. Joel David
Druckenmiller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers
City. Orie's godparents were Albert Streich, Berhaud Streich, Adeline
Schlaeger.
Orie was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 18 June 1922 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City,
Michigan.
Orie was employed by the Highway Commission from 1934 to 1944 when he
entered the U.S. Army having served during WWII in the Western Pacific
Campaign for two years. Followhing his discharge, he owned a paint
store in Rogers City until 1952 when he became employed by the Rogers
City Power Co [presently Consumers Power Company] until his retirement
in 1971. After his retirement, he was a school bus driver for Rogers
City School system. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, Citizen-Band Club, NRA, Presque Isle County Sportsman's Club,
and VFW Post 607.
Josephine Budnick was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 14 March 1929 by
the Rev. Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City, Michigan.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E. D. - page 22B] shows:
Living at 361 West Huron Avenue
BAKER, William, head, 55, married at 25, owns home, $2500 assets, born
Michigan, both parents born Canada English, carpenter at stone quarry
BAKER, Martha, wife, 59, married at age 20,
BAKER, Orie, son, 21, married at age 19, electrician at airplane
factory
BAKER, Vaughn, son 11
BAKER, Josephine, daughter-in-law, 18, married at age 17
BAKER, Orie W., grandson, 5/12
Notes for Ora M. Knapp:
Ora's obituary states: Friends may call from 5 p.m. until time of
funeral at 7 p.m. on Sunday [May 2, 2004] at the Beck Funeral Home
[Rogers, City, MI] with Rev. Christian Martin officiating. NOTE: No
metnion of burial location.
Children of Orie Baker and Josephine Budnick are:
149 i. Orie Wallace6 Baker, Jr., born
November 25, 1929 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Orie Wallace Baker was baptized 5 January 1930 in the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Orie's godparents were
Norval Schlaeger, Edna Kohnert.
150 ii. Marvel Jean Alice Baker, born October 1937 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Marvel Jean Alice Baker was baptized 5 December 1937 by the Rev. Louis
A. Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Marvel's godparents were Laura and Otto Zempel.
Children of Orie Baker and Ora Knapp are:
151 i. Franklin 'Frank'^6 Baker. He married Deanie.
152 ii. Wanda Baker.
153 iii. Faith Baker. She married Henry Brodie.
154 iv. Marvel Baker. She married Rose [unknown first name].
*70.* *LeRoy
David5 Goulette*
(Eliza 'Lizzie' Emilie Bertha4 Zinke,
Albert3 , Jacob2
, Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
August 11, 1905 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and
died October 12, 1984 in Petoskey [Emmet County], Michigan. LeRoy
married *Charlotte Dorothea Emma Goerick* October 12, 1927 in Immanuel
Lutheran Church - Moltke, daughter of Johann Goerick and Ida Felax.
Charlotte was born August 29, 1907 in Moltke Township (Rogers City),
Michigan, and died July 14, 2002 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. LeRoy & Charlotte are buried in the Memorial Park
Cemetery – Rogers City, MichigaLeRoy was buried October 14, 1984 and
Charlotte on July 17, 2002.
LeRoy David Goulette was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 18 June 1922
by the Rev. Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City, Michigan.
The SS death index shows LeRoy resided in Rogers City, Michigan and
died in Petoskey [Emmet County], Michigan.
LeRoy’s Obituary:
LeRoy Goulette, 79, of West Third St., Rogers City, died Friday,
October 12 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. A lifelong
resident of the area, LeRoy was born August 11, 1905 in Rogers City. He
married the former Charlotte Goerick in Moltke in 1927. He worked many
years as a drill foreman at Calcite. Surviving include his wife; a son
David of Jockson; two daughters, Mrs Ralph (Delphine) Liberato of
Warren and Mrs Robert (Diane) Tulgestke Moltke: two brothers Lyle of
Rogers City and Vaughan Baker of Traverse City: A sister Eva Saeger of
Kansas; 11 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services
were Oct 16 at St John's Lutheran Church in Rogers City, the Rev.
Harold Molzan officiating.
Charlotte Dorothea Emma Goerick was baptized 10 November 1907 in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were
Alfred Filax, Emma Tosch, Dorothea Bruder.
Charlotte was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 20 March 1921 by the Rev.
Steig in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her memory
verse for life was Psalm 26:6,8.
Charlotte’s Obituary:
Charlotte Dorothy Goulette, 94, of Rogers City died July 14, 2002 at
Tendercare Health Center of Rogers City. She was born August 29 1907 in
Moltke Township to John and Ida (Felax) Goerick. On October 12, 1927
Charlotte and Roy Goulette were married in Moltke Township. She was a
lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Goulette enjoyed fishing at her
cottage on Long Lake. She is survived by three children: Delphine
(Ralph) Liberato of Port Huron, David (Sondra) Goulette of Jackson, and
Diane (Robert) Tulgestke of Rogers City; 11 grandchildren 18 great
grandchildren and a sister, Irene Smith of Rogers City. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1984 and by her sister Else
Smith. Friends visited Beck Funeral Home Tuesday where the prayer
service was conducted at 7:00 pm. Visitation resumed Wednesday at St
John Lutheran Church from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00
am. The service was officiated by the Rev. Barton Gray. Interment was
at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City Mi.
The 1930 Rogers City village federal census [E.D. 17 - page 4B] shows:
enumerated 5 April 1930:
Living at 645 South Larke Avenue
GOULETTE, Roy, head, 24, married at 22, born Michigan, driller at stone
quarry
GOULETTE, Charlotte, wife, 22, married at 20, born Michigan
GOULETTE, Delphine, daughter, 1 3/12
Children of LeRoy Goulette and Charlotte Goerick are:
+ 155 i. Delphine6 Goulette, born 1928.
156 ii. David Goulette, born 1934. He married Sondra.
+ 157 iii. Diane Kay Goulette, born June 20, 1943 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*72.* *Eva
Louise5 Goulette*
(Eliza 'Lizzie' Emilie Bertha4 Zinke,
Albert3 , Jacob2
, Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
December 13, 1913 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Eva
first married *(1) Arthur H Ermel*, son of Henry Ermel and Mabel
Marceau. Arthur was born 1914 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. Eva
then married *(2) Saeger*.
Eva Louise Goulette was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 17 June 1928 by
the Rev. Ernst Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Rogers City, Michigan.
The 1930 Rogers City federal census shows Eva, grandchild, age 16,
living with Albert and Johanna Zinke.
Eva Goulette was taken in by her grandfather and grandmother Albert
Zinke (b. 1852) and grandmother Johanna Roeske Zinke until adulthood.
From the obituaries of her two brothers, Lyle
and Leroy, Eva's last name
is listed as Saeger and lived in Wichita, Kansas. It is not known what
happened to her first husband, Arthur Ermel.
In 2000 Eva [Goulette] Saeger lived at 9211 E. Harry Street in Wichita,
Kansas 67207-5037
Arthur Ermel was enumerated in 1930.
The 1930 Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena [city], Precinct 5 Federal
Census [Roll 973; Page 4B; ED 6; Image 705] enumerated 5 April 1930 by
Carrie E. Jermin shows:
Living at 124 West Lake Street
ERMEL, Henry C., head, 43, married at age 24, owns house valued at
$2500, has radio set, born Michigan, father born Canada English, mother
born Germany, Brick Layer, Houses
ERMEL, Mabel E., wife, 35, married at age 17, born Michigan, father
born England, mother born Germany
ERMEL, Arthur H., son, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
ERMEL, Edith E., daughter, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
MARCEAU, Arthur G., father-in-law, 67, widowed, born England, parents
born England, Janitor, Depot
Child of Eva Goulette and Arthur Ermel is:
158 i. Thomas Lyle6 Ermel, born June 9, 1937
in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Thomas Lyle Ermel was baptized 29 June 1937 by the Rev. F. W. Heumann
in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Alpena, MI. His
godparents were Edith Ermel and Leo Linke.
*73.* *Vaughn
Edward Goulette5 Baker* (Eliza 'Lizzie' Emilie Bertha4 Zinke, Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born October 16, 1918 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died March 12, 1986 in
Traverse City [Grand Traverse County], Michigan. Vaughn married *Delores Valerie
Louise Karsten* June 29, 1946 in
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke Township, Michigan.
Delores was born October 22, 1926 in Moltke Township (Rogers City),
Michigan, daughter of William Karsten & Martha Sorgenfrei. Vaughn
was buried 15 March 1986 in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery – Moltke
Township – Rogers City, Michigan.
Vaughn Edward Goulette was baptized 10 November 1918 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Vaughn's godparents were Mrs. Edward Wenzel, Mrs. Martha Baker.
Delores Valerie Louise Karsten was baptized 19 December 1926 in the
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Her godparents were
Erhardt Karsten, Elsie Sorgenfrei, and Mrs. R. Schaedig.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Vaughn Baker's birth mother was Eliza 'Lizzy' Zinke who married David
Goulette. Lizzy died in 1920 and David Goulette had trouble raising his
children. Vaughn was taken in by his Aunt Martha Albertine Zinke who
married William August Baker. Much info indicates they adopted Vaughn
and hence he carries his adopted name of Baker. He mostly went by the
name Vaughn Baker, and not Goulette.
His sister Eva Goulette, who is recorded in Vaughn's obituary, was
taken in by her grandfather and grandmother Albert Zinke (b. 1852) and
grandmother Johanna Roeske Zinke and attainded adulthood. I don't know
where brothers Lyle and Leroy went to attain adulthood. You know in
those days relatives were big and strong enough to raise a relative. It
was a sense of privileged duty."
"Vaughn was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps.
He was employed 33 years with Consumer Power Co. in both Traverse City
and Rogers City. He moved to Traverse City in 1970. He was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church in Traverse City and a former member of
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moltke."
Vaughn's obituary:
Vaughn Edward Baker 67, of Traverse City died at his home on Wednesday
March 12 following an extened Illness. He was born in Rogers City on
October 16, 1918 and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the
Army Air Corps. He married Delores Karsten on June 29, 1946 at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Moltke. Mr. Baker was employed for 33 years with
consumers Power Co. in Traverse City and Rogers City. He moved to
Traverse City in 1970. He was a member of Trinty Lutheran Church in
Traverse City and a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Moltke. Surviving are his wife; a daughter Cheryl (Mrs. Paul] Derry of
Alpena; a son, Michael of Moltke; two brothers Lyle Goulette and Orie
Baker, both of Rogers City; a sister Eva Saeger of Wichita, Kansas and
six grandchildren. A son proceeded him in death. A prayer service was
held at the Brietzke-Torhan Funeral Home. The funeral was held Sat at 2
pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. Charles Gieschen officiating.
Burial in the Immanuel Cemetery.
Children of Vaughn Baker and Delores Karsten are:
159 i. Cheryl6 Baker, born Abt. 1948.
She married Paul Derry of Alpena, Michigan.
160 ii. Michael Baker, born Abt. 1950.
*74.* *Norval
John5 Schlaeger*
(Adeline Adelheid 'Ada' Elfriede4 Zinke,
Albert3 , Jacob2
, Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
August 20, 1912 in Moltke Township (Rogers City), Michigan, and died
October 1977 in Macomb, [Macomb County], Michigan. He married *Richardson*.
Norval John Schlaeger was baptized 22 September 1912 by the Rev.
Leonard Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Norval's godparents were Reinhard Froehlich, Augusta Froehlich.
Norval was confirmed on Exaudi Sunday 29 May 1929 by the Rev. Leonard
Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Child of Norval Schlaeger and Richardson is:
161 i. Dau6 Schlaeger, born Abt. 1933.
*78.* *Robert 'Bobbie' Max5 Zinke, Sr.*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born May 22,
1914 in Alpena, Michigan, and died October 18, 1987 in Petoskey [Emmett
County], Michigan. ‘Bobbie’ married *(1) Doreen Anna* April 24, 1937 in
Rogers City, Michigan. Doreen was born November 18, 1915, and died
February 29, 1996 in Phoenix [Mariopa County], Arizona. They divorced 3
November 1943 [Presque Isle County Court House Records]. ‘Bobbie’ then
married *(2) Angeline* Abt. 1947. She was born November 26, 1919. They
divorced before 1970. ‘Bobbie’ then married *(3) Anna Jurgenson*
February 28, 1970 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers
City, Michigan by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan. ‘Bobbie was cremated and
is buried in the Mount Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery – Belknap
Township [Rogers City], Michigan.
Robert Max Zinke was baptized 16 Oct 1925 in St. Ignatius Roman
Catholic Church in Rogers City, MI.
The 1930 Rogers Township federal census shows Robert Zinke living on
Seventh Street with his parents and siblings.
Notes from Bob Zinke in 2002:
"Although Bob Zinke was much older than I, we did have names in common.
Common enough that on occasions he would get some of my mail, and I
would get some of his mail. Accordingly, we would be 3rd cousins. His
3nd wife had been raised a Baptist and he a Roman Catholic. They
settled on trying St John's Lutheran in Rogers City and eventually
became members. I remember sitting behind them one time when I visited
Rogers City. I can't be sure if they continued membership until today.
Robert, or Bobbie as he was called, was a longtime employee for the
city of Rogers City, Michigan."
Children of Robert Zinke and Angeline are:
162 i. Helen6 Zinke, born May 29, 1944
in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Boucha.
163 ii. Rinald P Zinke, born June 06, 1945 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan. He married Blanche Romel. They divorced.
164 iii. Robert Zinke, Jr., born November 19, 1946 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
165 iv. John J Zinke, born April 13, 1948 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan.
166 v. Delores Zinke, born June 18, 1949 in Rogers City [Presque Isle
County], Michigan. She married Defrates.
*79.* *Verla
Johanna5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
February 05, 1918 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan, and died in
Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. Verla married *Joseph ‘Joe’ Kotwicki,
Sr.* November 20, 1939 in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church - Alpena,
Michigan. Joseph was born February 25, 1916 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan, and died February 1985 in Alpena [Alpena
County], Michigan.
Verla Johanna Zinke was baptized 27 May 1918 in the St. Ignatius Roman
Catholic Church of Rogers City, MI.
'Joe’ was a truck driver for the Besser Corporation in Alpena,
Michigan.
Children of Verla Zinke and Joseph Kotwicki are:
167 i. Joanna Marie6 Kotwicki, born
October 20, 1940 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. She married Glen
Leavesley.
168 ii. Ruth Ann Kotwicki, born February 02, 1945 in Alpena [Alpena
County], Michigan. She married Michael Wisniewski.
169 iii. Joseph Neil Kotwicki, Jr., born March 01, 1949 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan.
170 iv. Eugene Thomas Kotwicki, born February 25, 1955 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan.
171 v. Neil Francis Kotwicki, born February 09, 1960 in Alpena [Alpena
County], Michigan.
*82.* *Mona
Mary5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
February 22, 1923 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and
died February 16, 1999 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Mona married *Robert Max Haneckow* March 20, 1943 in Champaign,
Illinois, son of August Haneckow and Anna Flührschutz. Robert was
born January 17, 1921 in Belknap Township [Rogers City], Michigan, and
died August 21, 1996 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Robert Max Haneckow was baptized 3 June 1923 by the Rev. Scheer in the
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. His
godparents were Mrs. George Lamb, Friedrich Kortman.
Robert was enumerated in 1930.
The 1930 Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan Federal Census
[E.D. 3 - page 5A] enumerated by Otto Grambau 15 April 1930 shows:
HANECKOW, August, head, 54, married at age 28, rents, $12.00 month,
born Michigan, parents born Germany, laborer, stone quarry
HANECKOW, Anna, wife, 52, married at age 26, born Germany, to America
in 1897
HANECKOW, Herman, son, 11
HANECKOW, Robert, son, 9
Children of Mona Zinke and Robert Haneckow are:
172 i. James Robert6 Haneckow, born
January 05, 1944 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan; died
September 04, 1997 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
173 ii. Judy Ann Haneckow, born August 13, 1946 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. She married Edward Kandow. They divorced.
174 iii. Julie Marie Haneckow, born October 18, 1947. She married Leo
Sobczak.
175 iv. Jeffrey Paul Haneckow, born February 25, 1949 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 176 v. Janice Jean Haneckow, born June 14, 1952 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
177 vi. Jean Ellen Haneckow, born March 28, 1955 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Ronald Sager.
178 vii. Jennifer Elaine Haneckow, born May 24, 1957 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Mark Halleck.
179 viii. Joan Elizabeth Haneckow, born March 24, 1959 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Lee Gapczynski.
+ 180 ix. Jacqueline Kay Haneckow, born April 29, 1961 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
181 x. Jay Anthony Haneckow, born April 29, 1961 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 182 xi. Janelle Fay Haneckow, born March 11, 1963 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
183 xii. Jerome Brian Haneckow, born March 11, 1963 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
184 xiii. Jolyn Elizabeth Haneckow, born October 28, 1972 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*83.* *Doris
Magdelene5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
February 11, 1925 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and
died November 20, 1989 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. Doris
married *Gerald
Walchak* January 01, 1947 in
Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan. Gerald was born March 17, 1919 in
Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan, and died February 10, 2001 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan. Doris & Gerald are buried in the Holy
Cross Roman Catholic Cemetery – Alpena, Michigan. Doris was buried
November 22, 1989.
Children of Doris Zinke and Gerald Walchak are:
185 i. David A6 Walchak, born December
24, 1947 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
186 ii. Jane E Walchak, born May 10, 1955 in Alpena [Alpena County],
Michigan.
*84.* *Elaine
Theresa5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born July
11, 1926 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Elaine first
married *(1) Arthur C Fecteau, Sr.* Abt. 1955. Arthur was born November
27, 1923, and died July 1984. Elaine then married *(2) James Edward
Taylor* Abt. 1969. James was born May 01, 1932, and died September 08,
1997.
Elaine Theresa Zinke was baptized 17 Octtober 1926 St Ignatius Catholic
Church, Rogers City Michigan.
Child of Elaine Zinke and Arthur Fecteau is:
+ 187 i. Arthur Craig6 Fecteau, Sr.,
born March 24, 1956 in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan.
Child of Elaine Zinke and James Taylor is:
188 i. Jay Paul6 Taylor, born September
23, 1970 in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan.
*85.* *Basil
Casimer5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
November 16, 1928 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Basil
married *Laura
McDonald* September 03, 1950 in
St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of
Adrian McDonald and Rosetta Nickerson. Laura was born April 22, 1932 in
Onaway [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Basil Casimer Zinke was baptized 5 January 1930 in St Ignatius Catholic
Church, Rogers City, Michigan.
Note from Bob Zinke:
"Basil was my age, but one grade behind in school. We knew each other
well and that we were related."
Children of Basil Zinke and Laura McDonald are:
+ 189 i. William Basil6 Zinke, born
March 22, 1951 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
190 ii. Sandra Lynn Zinke, born December 16, 1952 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died January 12, 1954 in Ann Arbor
University Hospital [Washtenaw County], Michigan.
+ 191 iii. Roland Duane Zinke, born May 24, 1954 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 192 iv. Barry Casimer Zinke, born July 23, 1955 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 193 v. Debra Ann Zinke, born September 21, 1956 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 194 vi. Rose Marie Zinke, born December 09, 1957 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 195 vii. Cheryl Lynn Zinke, born March 21, 1959 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 196 viii. Matthew Jerome Zinke, born December 19, 1961 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 197 ix. Edward Adrian Zinke, born March 19, 1963 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
198 x. Joseph Allen Zinke, born October 28, 1965 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*86.* *Roger
Bernard5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
February 23, 1930 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Roger
married *Esther Christina Smith* November 30, 1976 [according to
Presque Isle County Court House records - Rogers City, Michigan].
Esther was born May 22, 1921, and died December 10, 2003 in Cheboygan,
Michigan. Esther was buried December 13, 2003 in the Memoiral Park
Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
Mrs. Esther Terrazas was baptized as an adult 18 March 1962 by the Rev.
Robert E. Weller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers
City.
Esther's obituary:
ZINKE, Esther Christina, 82, of Rogers City died Wednesday, Dec. 10,
2003 at Larson Hall in Cheboygan. She is survived by her husband,
Roger; five children, Judy Van Huysen of Willis, Ralph Terrazas of
Hibbing, Minn., Margarita (Norm) Gosselin of Rogers City, Robert
Terrazas of Rogers City and Bonita “Bunny” (Brian Kelly) Smith of
Rogers City; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother,
Cecil Smith of Rockford, Ill.; and twin sisters, Nancy Faircloth of
Hillman and Betty Teezel of Orlando, Fla. Friends may call from 2-8
p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Beck Funeral Home.
Visitation will continue on Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church from 9
a.m. until the time of the funeral at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jack Ferguson
officiating. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Child of Roger Zinke and Esther Smith is:
199 i. John 'step-son' F.^6 Terrazas, born August 14, 1953; died June
25, 1972 in Moltke Township [Rogers City, Michigan.
The SS death index shows:
John F Terazzas b. 14 August 1953 d. 25 June 1972 Moltke with Rogers
City, MI address. He was buried June 28, 1972 in North Allis Cemetery
[Onaway - Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*87.* *Bruce
Peter5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born August
17, 1932 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Bruce married *Bonnie Crooks*. Bonnie was born Abt. 1933. They
divorced.
Bruce Peter Zinke was baptized 9 October 1932 in St Ignatius Catholic
Church. Rogers City, Michigan.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"With Bruce I had a little more association. He set pins in the Bowling
Alley. After a while he became also fairly good at bowling. Around
1972, to kick off the Centennial of Rogers City, Irv Bannasch, the
Bowling Alley proprietor, took some bowlers who learned their bowling
in Rogers City. They bowled against a good team from Alpena. We bowled
them first in Alpena and then came back to Rogers City for the evening
and bowled them on the home alley. What a time we had as we beat them
fairly well on both occasions. Our team consisted of Jim Bisson, Carl
Heller, Dennis Bannash, Bruce Zinke, and Robert Zinke (myself). I am
pretty sure that Bruce still lives in Essexville, just outside of Bay
City, Mi. I have always run into Bruce on occasions. The last time was
last summer at the funeral home for deceased Ken Jeager in Royal Oak."
Stepchildren of Bruce Zinke and children Bonnie Crooks:
200 i. Matthew 'stepson'^6 Zinke, born Abt. 1956.
Matthew is a child of Bonnie from a prior marriage.
201 ii. Anthony 'stepson' Zinke, born Abt. 1958.
Anthony is a child of Bonnie from her prior marriage.
202 iii. Shane 'stepson' Zinke, born Abt. 1960.
Shane is a child of Bonnie from a prior marriage.
*88.* *Jean
Marie5 Zinke*
(Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born October
23, 1938 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Jean married
*Patrick Henry, Sr.* September 12, 1955 in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic
Church - Rogers City, Michigan. Patrick was born November 23, 1936, and
died February 11, 2000 in Mt. Morris [Genesee County], Michigan.
Jean Marie Zinke was baptized 12 June 1939 in the St. Ignatus Catholic
Church, Rogers City Michigan.
Children of Jean Zinke and Patrick Henry are:
203 i. Patrick J6 Henry, Jr., born
October 07, 1956 in Cuba.
204 ii. Michael A Henry, born August 08, 1957 in Cuba.
205 iii. Cindy M Henry, born October 07, 1958 in Alpena [Alpena
County], Michigan.
206 iv. Lowell A Henry, born February 23, 1962 in Alpena [Alpena
County], Michigan.
207 v. Brett T Henry, born April 10, 1964 in Alpena [Alpena County],
Michigan.
208 vi. Shawn M Henry, born December 10, 1973 in Flint [Genesee
County], Michigan.
/Generation No. 6/
*89.* *Norma
Louise6 Jana*
(Albert Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born April 18, 1931 in Lansing [Ingham County], Michigan.
Norma married *Arnold
Thomas Johnson* May 26, 1951 in
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church - Cheboygan, Michigan. Arnold was born
January 13, 1930 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
NOTE from Norma:
"Norma worked as a telephone operator in Cheboygan for a few years
until the office closed in 1958. When we moved to Alma, Michigan in
1978 I worked as an operator again for GTE until I retired in 1991.
Arnold was a plumbing inspector."
NOTE from Bob Zinke:
"Norma was well known by the cousins born before her. She is just four
months older than my youngest brother, Eugene Zinke. Because of her
parents many visits from Cheboygan to visit Grandpa and Grandma Brege,
Norma fit in as a member of our generation. I mentioned earlier the
Uncle Max and Aunt Emma wedding anniversary which we enjoyed."
Children of Norma Jana and Arnold Johnson are:
209 i. Linda Kay7 Johnson, born the
1950s in Cheboygan, MI . She married James Paul Beckman July
24, 1976 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church - Cheboygan, Michigan;
born in the 1950s in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
James died of a heart attack. I have no date.
Linda Kay Johnson Beckman is a pharmacist in Mobile Alabama. She
graduated
with honors from University of Michigan.
210 ii. Regina Marie Johnson, born in the 1950s in Cheboygan,
Michigan.
Regina Marie Johnson works for DOT [Department of Transportation] of
Michigan and travels around the state from her home in Lansing. She
graduated from Michigan State University.
211 iii. Thomas Arnold Johnson, born in the 1950s in Cheboygan,
Michigan. He married Jean Marie Dudley June 10, 1989 in St. Joseph's
Roman Catholic Church- Herndon, Virginia; born in the 1950s in
Washington, D. C..
Thomas Arnold Johnson works for the DOT (Federal Department of
Transportation) In
Virginia. He graduated from Michigan State University and has a masters
from George
Washington University in Washington, D. C.
+ 212 iv. Ned Albert Johnson, born January 12, 1959 in Cheboygan,
Michigan.
213 v. Annette Louise Johnson, born February 16, 1961 in Cheboygan,
Michigan.
Annette works for Verizon in Ohio. She graduated from Michigan State
University.
*91.* *Donald Francis6 Jana, Sr.*
(Albert Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born February 03, 1939 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County],
Michigan, and died December 27, 1976. Donald first married *(1) Helen
Lenz* May 07, 1966 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church - Cheboygan,
Michigan. Helen was born November 11, 1946 in Toledo [Lucas County],
Michigan. They divorced. Donald then met *(2) Linda Bishop Vittare*
Abt. 1967. Linda was born March 10, 1947 in Cheboygan, Michigan, and
died October 19, 2000 in Cheboygan, Michigan.
Children of Donald Jana and Helen Lenz are:
+ 214 i. Donald Thomas7 Jana, Jr., born
January 17, 1967 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
+ 215 ii. Lynn Marie Jana, born November 25, 1969 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan.
Child of Donald Jana and Linda Vittare is:
+ 216 i. Kelly7 Vittare, born August 06,
1968 in Cheboygan, Michigan.
*92.* *Robert
Albert6 Jana*
(Albert Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born June 04, 1943 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan,
and died March 31, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Robert married
*(1) Susan 'Sue' McCallum* Abt. 1966. ‘Sue’ was born Abt. 1944. They
divorced. Robert then married *(2) Beatrice Demartini* March 31, 1974
in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Beatrice was born June 07, 1947 in Rumania,
and died March 04, 1996 in Warren, Ohio.
Children of Robert Jana and Susan McCallum are:
217 i. David Jana7 Maturo, born March
1967.
218 ii. Heidi Jana, born August 25, 1968. She married John Witchow.
Children of Robert Jana and Beatrice Demartini are:
219 i. Maria Elena7 Jana, born February
07, 1977.
220 ii. Michelle Anne Jana, born December 15, 1977.
*94.* *Darl
Myrlen Edward6 Felax* (Edna Emilie Alvine5 Schultz, Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born April 21, 1932 in Moltke township [Rogers City],
Michigan. Darl married *Ilene Carrie Kortman* May 26, 1951 in St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Belknap Township (Presque Isle County), Michigan,
daughter of Heinrich Kortman and Mabel Bredow. Ilene was born March 26,
1933 in Belknap Township (Rogers City), Michigan.
Darl Myrlen Edward Felax was baptized 8 May 1932 by the Rev. Louis A.
Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Darl's
godparents were Edward Felax, Mrs. Louise Schultz.
Ilene Carrie Kortman was baptized 13 August 1933 by the Rev. E. Kuehn
in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Her
godparents were Clarence Kortman, Ida Ristow.
Ilene was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 9 September 1945 in the St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap Township. Ilene's memory
verse for life is 2 Corinthians 5:15.
Witnesses at their marriage were Chester Felax, Alice Bredow.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
“Darl Felax sailed the Great Lakes on the Bradley Tranportation Line.
Our lives were quite much together as 1st cousins due to age nearness.
We just did the normal things when together. He and his wife are good,
regular people.”
Children of Darl Felax and Ilene Kortman are:
+ 221 i. Pamella 'Pam' Sue7 Felax, born
December 31, 1952 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
+ 222 ii. Connie Lynn Felax, born 1957.
+ 223 iii. Wesley Darl Felax, born February 02, 1962 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*95.* *Sandra6 Schultz*
(Albert 'Ollie' Julius Alfred5 , Louise
'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born October 18, 1939 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Sandra married *Francis 'Chuck'
Paquette* 1959. Francis was born
1939.
Sandra Schultz was baptized 12 November 1939 by the Rev. Louis A. Linn
in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Sandra's
godparents were Harry Schultz, Mrs. George Tulgetske.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Sandra was indeed special in that she was born and lived two doors
away from us. She was our baby cousin among us. When I returned home
from the Navy in July of 1954 Sandra was a ‘teenie bopper’, and was
immediately over to talk with me the first time she saw me. Right away
I recognized the shades of her mother.”
"Sandra and her family moved to Alpena Mi. and are still there. Sandra
says she worked in the Library. She has become a fairly good ladies
golfer and has had a turn as President at the Alpena Country Club."
Children of Sandra Schultz and Francis Paquette are:
224 i. Sherryl7 Paquette, born 1960.
225 ii. Scott Paquette, born 1963.
*96.* *Dennis
Roger6 Schultz*
(Albert 'Ollie' Julius Alfred5 , Louise
'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born May 25, 1942 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died 1991 in Indianapolis,
Indiana. Dennis married *Donna Durgan*
1965. Donna was born 1942.
Dennis Roger Schultz was baptized 21 June 1942 by the Rev. Louis A.
Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Dennis
Roger's godparents were John Bruder, Mrs. Lyle Goulette.
Children of Dennis Schultz and Donna Durgan are:
226 i. Candice7 Schultz, born 1966.
227 ii. Christopher Allan Schultz, born January 09, 1968 in
Indianapolis [Marion County], Indiana.
Baptism: 14 April 1968 Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church of
Rogers City, MI. Godparents: Mr. & Mrs. Karl Daniels of Rogers
City.
*97.* *Dorothy
Louise6 Schultz*
(Albert 'Ollie' Julius Alfred5 , Louise
'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 30, 1946 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Dorothy married *Karl N Daniels* December 18, 1965 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan. Karl was born
1943.
Dorothy Louise Schultz was baptized 21 April 1946 by the Rev. Louis A.
Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Dorothy's godparents were Chester Felax, Mrs. Walter Symons.
Witnesses at Dorothy and Karl's marriage were Harry Daniels and Mrs.
Francis Paquette.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Dorothy worked for the Calcite Credit Union for years and is presently
still there. She is pretty much a regular girl. She was born the year I
graduated from high school, and hence, I never saw her grow on the same
scale as her sister Sandra. Her husband Karl Daniels was a Deputy
Sheriff for some years. He then ran for Sheriff and lost by a close
margin. Karl then went into other endeavors of work."
Children of Dorothy Schultz and Karl Daniels are:
228 i. Dennis7 Daniels, born Abt. 1965.
229 ii. Molly Louise Daniels, born November 21, 1967 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
230 iii. Heather Marie Daniels, born May 04, 1970 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. She married Patrick Bazany October 07,
1995 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan.
231 iv. Karl Daniels, born 1972.
*99.* *Sue6 Schultz*
(Harry Christian Friedrich5 , Louise
'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born 1942. Sue married *Fred Guy* Abt. 1966. Fred was born Abt. 1941,
and died 1966.
Child of Sue Schultz and Fred Guy is:
232 i. Tammy7 Guy, born 1967.
*100.* *Juliana6 Wyant*
(Lenora 'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5
Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born July 27, 1933 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Juliana married
*Frederick ‘Fred’ Arthur Augsburger* November 07, 1953 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Walter
Augsburger and Mary E. ‘Fred’ was born May 01, 1930 in Mikado,
Michigan.
Juliana Wyant was baptized 20 August 1933 by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt
in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Juliana's
godparents were Karl Schmidt, Evelyn Zinke.
Frederick Arthur Augsburger was confirmed 4 July 1948 by the Rev.
August H. Klenke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap. Frederick's memory verse for life was 1 John 2:15. Frederick's
confirmation record also states that he was baptized in Mikado,
Michigan.
Witnesses at Juliana and Fred's marriage by the Rev. Robert E. Weller
were John T. Sabol and Ruth Augsburger.
Children of Juliana Wyant and Frederick Augsburger are:
+ 233 i. Paul Frederick7 Augsburger,
born July 25, 1954 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 234 ii. Wayne Arthur Augsburger, born April 24, 1956 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 235 iii. Karl Jay Augsburger, born July 01, 1960 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*103.* *Elden William6 Wyant, Sr.*
(Lenora 'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5
Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born August 16, 1937 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Eldon married *Linda Gordon* August 24, 1960 in Rogers City,
Michigan. Linda was born 1943.
Elden William Wyant was baptized 12 September 1937 by the Rev. Leonard
Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Elden's
godparents were Shirley Peltz, Arnold Zinke.
Children of Eldon Wyant and Linda Gordon are:
+ 236 i. Tammy Lynn7 Wyant, born January
20, 1961.
+ 237 ii. Gordon Hilton Wyant, born December 25, 1961.
238 iii. Christian Phillip Wyant, born July 08, 1969.
239 iv. Rachel Ann Wyant, born December 25, 1973.
240 v. Matthew Wyant, born January 05, 1977.
241 vi. Sarah Wyant, born March 23, 1978.
242 vii. Rebecca Margaret Wyant, born October 15, 1979.
243 viii. Elizabeth Marie Wyant, born October 15, 1979.
244 ix. Eldon William Wyant, Jr., born September 14, 1983.
*104.* *David
Henry6 Wyant*
(Lenora 'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5
Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born October 14, 1941 in Moltke
Township - Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. David married
*(1) Nancy Brouscil* Abt. 1960. Nancy was born Abt. 1942. They
divorced. David then married *(2) Charlene Fisher* Abt. 1980. Charlene
was born Abt. 1942.
Children of David Wyant and Charlene Fisher are:
+ 245 i. Lisa Marie7 Brousil, born April
05, 1966.
246 ii. Amanda Leonora Wyant, born June 21, 1983.
247 iii. Vanessa Marie Wyant, born February 15, 1985.
*105.* *Norma
Ruth6 Zinke*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 29, 1940 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Norma married *Ronald Edmund Brege* September 07, 1963 in Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Moltke Township [Rogers City], Michigan,
son of Paul Brege and Therese Schaedig. Ronald was born 1939.
Witnesses at their marriage by the Rev. Herbert J. Meyer were Darwin
Brege and Eileen Zinke.
Children of Norma Zinke and Ronald Brege are:
+ 248 i. Ruth Ann7 Brege, born January
23, 1964 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
249 ii. Steven Ronald Brege, born April 17, 1967 in Alpena, Michigan;
died August 18, 1982 in Alpena, Michigan. Steven is buried in the
Evergreen Cemetery – Alpena, Michigan.
*106.* *Roger Arnold6 Zinke, Sr.*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born March 20, 1943 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Roger married *Ellanor Marie Farley* May 25, 1968 in Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Moltke Township - Rogers City, Michigan. Ellanor was
born 1945.
Children of Roger Zinke and Ellanor Farley are:
+ 250 i. Wendy Lee7 Zinke, born October
26, 1968 in Mt. Clemens [Macomb County], Michigan.
+ 251 ii. Roger Arnold Zinke, Jr., born May 29, 1972 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*107.* *James Richard6 Zinke, Sr.*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born December 10, 1944 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. James married *Ann Julia Wojtanowski* Abt. 1970. Ann was born 1949.
James is a Mechanical Engineer with 4 patents. He works at American
Axle.
Children of James Zinke and Ann Wojtanowski are:
252 i. James Richard7 Zinke, Jr., born
July 06, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan.
253 ii. Allyson Zinke, born April 10, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan.
Allyson is in culinary arts.
*109.* *Arnold Robert6 Zinke, Jr.*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 12, 1949 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Arnold married *Beverly Jean Lijewski* June 10, 1972 in Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Moltke Township - Rogers City, Michigan. Beverly was
born 1951. They divorced April 19, 1987.
Children of Arnold Zinke and Beverly Lijewski are:
254 i. Kurt Robert7 Zinke, born
September 20, 1974 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Confirmation class; St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap Township [Presque Isle County, Michigan] - 1 May 1988 by the
Rev. Besler [Members of class and their individual Memory verse for
life]:
Benjamin Paul Goehmann - Ephesians 2:8,9
William Ronald Hopp - Revelations 2:10
Andrew James Spomer - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Kurt Zinke - Luke 11:28
255 ii. Richard Lee Zinke, born June 23, 1977 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
256 iii. Melissa Sue Zinke, born March 20, 1981 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church [Belknap] by Rev.
Besler - 26 April 1981
Godparent was Ronald Brege & Witness was Mary Beth Lijewski
*110.* *Karen
Sue6 Zinke*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born July 08, 1951. Karen married *Arthur Caudill*
Abt. 1970. Arthur was born 1944. They divorced.
Children of Karen Zinke and Arthur Caudill are:
257 i. Harvey7 Caudill, born 1971.
258 ii. Ashley Caudill, born 1974.
*111.* *Mark
Howard6 Zinke*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born January 23, 1954 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Mark married *(1) Kathryn 'Kathy' Rose* Abt. 1977. ‘Kathy’
was born Abt. 1955. They divorced June 1989. Mark then married *(2)
Joanne Margaret Brege* September 18, 1999 in St. Michael's Evangelical
Lutheran Church - Belknap, daughter of Henry Brege and Delene Boyke.
Joanne was born February 11, 1956 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan.
Joanne Margaret Brege was baptized 8 April 1956 by the Rev. Harold G.
Molzan in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her
godparents were Marilyn Boyke and Darryl Boyke.
Joan Margaret Brege was confirmed 22 March 1970 by the Rev. Harry White
in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Joan's
memory verse for life was John 8:31-32.
Witnesses at Joanne & Marks' marriage by the Rev. Besler were Roger
Zinke, Nancy Grulke.
Child of Mark Zinke and Kathryn Rose is:
259 i. Cory7 Zinke, born April 06, 1978
in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*112.* *Maryella
Louise6 Zinke*
(Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born February 10, 1956 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Maryella first married *(1) Richard Lewis* July 26, 1980 in
Home of Bride's father. She then married *(2) Ronald Lee Cole* May 27,
1995. Ronald was born about 1955.
Child of Maryella Zinke and Ronald Cole is:
260 i. Brett Allen7 Cole, born December
31, 1983 in Lansing, Michigan.
*113.* *Ronald
Frederick6 Fairbrother* (Evelyn Alvina Johanna5 Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 29, 1938 in Traverse City, Michigan. Ronald
married *Sandra
Dorothy Fischer* November 02, 1963
in Bay View Baptist Church - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Armin
Fischer and Evelyn Drapp. Sandra was born 1941.
Ronald attended Kindergarten in Ann Arbor, Michigan; first grade in
Chelsea, Michigan; and grades 2 through 8 in the one room school at
Waterloo, Michigan. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1956, and
then attended the University of Michigan from 1956 - 1960. He retired
after 38 years of work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin [General Merchandise
Company] and transferred in 1978 to the J.C.Penny Co in Dallas, Texas
and worked there as Senior Technical Specialist until December 31,
1999.
"Ron developed a wonderful family tree book on Carl and Alvine Hoeft
Zinke and the Albert Zinke [1885] decendency. He has a website with all
of his family information. The address of the site is: http://home.comcast.net/~ronf741/genealogy/
It is a secured site. To enter the site: for username: *genealogy* password: *newuser*
"Some of Ron's research and what is put in here do not match, but each
should be accepted as many different records clash with each other.
Some can be solved by matching births and by other methods of
research."
Children of Ronald Fairbrother and Sandra Fischer are:
261 i. William Carl7 Fairbrother, born
November 30, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
William received his M.A. in Mathematics from the Indiana University.
He formed a partnership to develop and maintain WEB pages; mainly for
Republican causes. He also does contract programming.
262 ii. Debra Ann Fairbrother, born February 16, 1968 in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. She married Timothy Sean Grant December 19, 1992 in First
United Methodist Church- Plano, Texas.
After her 1999 divorce from Tomothy Grant, Debra legally changed her
name back to Fairbrother.
*117.* *Ann
Marie6 Zinke*
(Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 25, 1943. Ann first married *(1) James
Proxmire* December 24, 1960. James was born Abt. 1942. They divorced
August 1963. Ann then married *(2) Howard L Culp* October 04, 1964.
Howard was born Abt. 1942. They divorced 1977. Ann then married *(3)
Mohdi Alshehri* 1978. The divorced August 1989. Ann then married *(4)
Loren McKinstry* March 1990.
Child of Ann Zinke and James Proxmire is:
263 i. James Stewart Proxmire7 Culp,
born December 31, 1961. He married Stacy 1996.
The separated in 1997.
Children of Ann Zinke and Howard Culp are:
+ 264 i. Michael Albert7 Culp, born
February 22, 1966.
+ 265 ii. Jonathan Clifford Culp, born August 17, 1968.
+ 266 iii. Robert 'Rob' Howard Culp, born October 05, 1971.
Child of Ann Zinke and Mohdi Alshehri is:
267 i. Sameer7 Alshehri, born June 19,
1979.
*118.* *Eileen
Kay6 Zinke*
(Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born 1945. Eileen married *Dennis 'Dennie' J Cook* August 18, 1964. Dennis was born
1941.
Children of Eileen Zinke and Dennis Cook are:
+ 268 i. Stephany Ann7 Cook, born June
09, 1966.
+ 269 ii. Rebecca 'Becky' Sue Cook, born May 14, 1967.
270 iii. Matthew Dennis Cook, born June 11, 1970. He married Amy May
1993.
*119.* *Roy E6 Pouliot*
(Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha
'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 ,
Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born June 26, 1926. Roy married *Margaret Joan
Bedenharn* Abt. 1948. Margaret was
born April 26, 1924 in Lima [Allen County], Ohio.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Roy Pouliot is the oldest of the 6th generation, and is two years
older than I. While living in Detroit, in his early years, Roy came up
with his mother and Grandmother Srock. Now for sure, he fits in like a
first cousin. Roy was a good swimmer and taught it. It is fuzzy in my
memory, but I believe he told me that one of his students made it to
the Olympics. Roy and Joan now have a nice spread on the Manistee River
north of Grayling, Michigan. Mary and I spent a weekend with them a few
years ago. They winter in Golf Shores, Alabama."
“One of Roy and Joan's children was a dwarf. They certainly were able
to train him well."
Children of Roy Pouliot and Margaret Bedenharn are:
+ 271 i. Russel Roy7 Pouliot, born
November 15, 1949 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
+ 272 ii. Reid Royce Pouliot, born January 23, 1951 in Detroit [Wayne
County], Michigan.
273 iii. Randall Royd Pouliot, born September 28, 1953 in Detroit
[Wayne County], Michigan. He married Cheryl Ludwig; born 1953.
+ 274 iv. Roger Royden Pouliot, born June 29, 1957 in Grosse Pointe
[Wayne County], Michigan.
*120.* *Robert
W6 Pouliot*
(Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha
'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 ,
Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 24, 1932. Robert
married *Gayle
Arlene James* August 03, 1958 in
Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. Gayle was born January 22, 1935.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Robert 'Bob' Pouliot was indeed a very close cousin once removed to us
first cousins. I remember Gayle and Robert's wedding. My Mother and Dad
were invited to their wedding, came down, and stayed with Aloah and me
in Roseville, Mi. On the wedding eve, we, my brother Gene and wife
Ruth, myself and wife Aloah (Hoeft) with parents Herman and Bertha
Hardies Zinke, packed into our Station Wagon and drove down to the hall
the Huston and Whittaker intersection for the wedding party. My brother
and I were not officially invited, but when we came into the hall, you
would think our group wwas the honored guests. We were seated next to
Edward and Lenna Brege Anklam, and Aunt Margaret Zinke Balke Srock
Scriver. Lillian Balke Pouliot was always back and forth to our table
along with Bob and new bride, Gayle. Also there were Roy Pouliot and
wife along with father Willis Pouliot. It was the first gathering of
the Herman Zinke's and sister Margaret Zinke's families in Detoit ever.
Also, the stepsister Lena Brege and husband Edward Anklam just made it
so sweet. The Anklam's lived near Aloah and me in Roseville."
"Bob and his stepgrandfather, George Scriver, came up to Rogers City on
a regular basis for years during the deer hunting season. In the early
years, they would stay with Uncle Charley and Aunt Marie Zinke, but
later on, they then switched to staying with Uncle Herman and Aunt
Bertha Zinke in Rogers City. Sometime in the 50's, Bob's close friend,
Bob Huzuka, also came with them. They did their hunting out at the area
know as 'the pines' in the Ocqueoc River area. For a number of years I
always knew things about Bob Huzuka but never met him. In 1965 I hired
into the Chrysler Sterling Stamping Plant as a Tool and Diemaker. Upon
this event, my mother informed me that Bob Huzuka was a foreman there.
One day a foreman came and introduced himself to me. Of course, it was
Bob Huzuka. Bob fit in quite well with the familly and would readily
speak of the family and relatives. He was an avid hunter and even went
muskrat hunting in its season. Bob Huzuka became a favorite guy; and,
there weren't any at the plant who didn't like him."
"Both Bob's [Pouliet & Huzuka] and their wives were up for my
Mother and Dad's Golden Wedding Anniversary. Aunt Lena Anklam and one
of her sons also came from the Dertoit area. This event was in late
September 1977. When my father died 11 November 1982, both Bob's came
to the funeral. At that time they were looking for acerage that I
believe was owned by Roy Pouliot around Harrison, Mi. I am not sure if
Bob Pouliot was part owner. Anyway, they interrupted their hunting and
came to Rogers City for my Dad's funeral."
"One of the sad events, though, was the death of Bob Huzuka. He
contacted a Strep disease which was a form of blood poisoning that is
incurable. It also caused him a great deal of suffering. Of all the men
who died at our plant, he probably had the greatest turn out for
visitation and burial. Why have I written of Bob Huzuka here? I can say
without a doubt that the Pouliots adopted him, not legally, but in
their devotion to each other. Bob Huzuka's nickname was Tex. I could
write more about him."
"Bob and Gayle's daughter, Darci, contracted a form of cancer at age
20. I so remember when the Roy and Bob Pouliot families came over to
our home in Troy for my Mother's 83rd birthday that Darci at that time
was very ill; for which I made special intercessions in prayer for her.
She went to 'Heaven's Fair Home Of Bliss Eternal' not much later."
“Bob Pouliot also was a Chrysler employee where he worked his way up to
eventually become an Engineer. He did well at his work, and retired
from Chrysler as I also did."
"Robert and Gayle currently live in Lexington, Mi, but spend their
winters in northwest Florida."
Children of Robert Pouliot and Gayle James are:
+ 275 i. Robin Gayle7 Pouliot, born May
27, 1960.
+ 276 ii. Steven Michael Pouliot, born October 04, 1962.
+ 277 iii. Susan Michelle Pouliot, born January 25, 1964.
278 iv. Darci Lynn Pouliot, born May 26, 1969 in Detroit [Wayne
County], Michigan; died September 27, 1989 in Shelby [Macomb County],
Michigan.
I (Bob Zinke) have met Darci. In her teenage years she developed
cancer. Something like 1987 my mother was visiting us in Troy, Michigan
and we had an 83rd birthday party for her. The Pouliot families were
invited and at that time we prayed for Darci. We did have a nice day
visiting with many Zinke clan who weren't always seen. Darci battled
hard, but God choose her his rest. I believe Trinity Lutheran of Utica
Michigan handled her burial
A remembereince card from her funeral:
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that glow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush,
of quite birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand and my grave and weep.
I am not there
I do not sleep.
279 v. Cheryl Pouliot, born 1972.
*121.* *Ronald6 Pouliot*
(Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha
'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 ,
Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born January 14, 1934 in Detroit
[Wayne County], Michigan, and died December 22, 2003 in Port Huron [St.
Clair County], Michigan. Ronald first married *(1) Beatrice Whiter*
June 15, 1959. Beatrice was born 1932. They divorced. Ronald then
married *(2) Linda Christine Welker* February 16, 1975. Linda was born
April 26, 1948.
Witnesses at Ronald & Beatrice’s marriage by the Justice of the
Peace John J. McPherson were Theresa McPherson and Pauline McPherson.
Wittnesses at Ronald & Linda’s marriage by the Rev. Robert E. Berry
were Alfred P. Welker and Judith C. Berry.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Ronald was not known as well to me as were his brothers. That was due
to being younger. I did meet him numerous times. He seemed to be quite
a sailor and owned, I believe, various sailboats. He would keep his own
maintenance of them, and even slept on them in weather permitting. He
also was in the buying and selling of property. I think, at one time,
he owned a Motel Bar in St Ignace, Mi in the Upper Peninsula of Mi.
Also, I seem to recall, he owned a million dollar spread on some big
Island in a large Lake in Canada. This is second hand information to
me, but by a pretty good source. It may readily be corrected if this is
a little wrong,"
"I did contact Ron once by phone and spoke with him. He indeed was a
venturous sailor. I had known that he sailed his ship to Florida. He
indeed confirmed that and said that he came into Riviera Beach,
Florida. This is a stone throw away from where I presently live in Lake
Worth, Florida. I was hoping he would be able to email to me stories on
his excursions. He had at that time suffered a stroke, and it may have
been hard to type this all out. Also many men born in the 30's, 40's,
and 50's didn't learn keyboard typing."
Funeral Card of Ronald Pouliot:
Ronald C Pouliot (Captain Ron) born Jan 14,1934 Detroit, Michigan
Died Dec 22, 2003 in Port Huron Michigan. Services 1:00 pm Friday Dec
26, St Matthew Lutheran Church, Lexington, Michigan. Officiating Pastor
Berry Sheldon. Ron died from a stroke.
The following is a copy of his favorite sailing verse
*CROSSING THE
BAR* - Alfred Lord Tennyson,
author
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound or foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep,
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark;
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the Bar.
NOTE from his brother, Robert – newspaper article:
*CRUISING
WATERS IN LAP OF LUXURY*
HARSENS ISLAND - Retired eingineer owns yacht once owned by John Wayne.
Its white body shimmers in the sunlight bounced off the St. Clair
River. The 86 foot yacht, /'Turning Point'/, evokes images of glamorous
people doing fabulous things. Everything about it, from the teak
super-structure to gold plated bathroom fittings, harks back to a long
lost era when excess was expected of the rich and famous and they were
only too glad to deliver.
Owner Ron Pouliot knows his boat is a traffic-stopper. It's one of the
reasons he loves it. "This boat, wherever I tie up, I am only a
stranger for an hour, " he said.
Mr. Pouliot bought the 110 ton motor sailing boat in 1985. It was fate.
He tried to buy it in 1978 but the $450,000 price tag was just too
steep and he thought he lost the lot.
Then in 1985 he packed up his Miami Shores home and was ready to head
north for the summer when he was in a car accident. That left him stuck
in Florida at loose ends for two weeks while his car was repaired. "I
had time to bum around," he said. He was bumming around Fort Lauderdale
when saw the boat again. The owner had just died and the yacht was a
part of an estate. He bought it for the $227,000 owed on its mortgage.
/'Turning Point/' is truly one of a kind. The hull is double-planked
African mahogany, the frame and keel are oak. The stand-up engine room
is the size of a basement workshop. In fact, it includes a workshop and
boasts twin 3208 Catapiller engines that maintain crusing at eight
knots. It holds 3000 gallons of fuel which, with a little help from the
two ketch-rigged masts, gives the vessel a 3000 mile range that is
enough to cross any ocean.
As incredible as the yatch is, its history is its most glamorous
attribute.
It was built in 1938 by Mthis-Trumpie for Charles DuPont who christened
it /'Morning Star/'. In the 1950s it was bought by Hollywood producer
Sam Speigel, who entertained on it for 13 years. Speigel sold the yatch
to John Wayne, who renamed it /'Pez Espada/', Spanish for 'Sailfish'.
Among the guests who stayed aboard over the years were Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart.
A frequent visitor to Harbour Island, Canada during the 70s was Ron
Pouliot, a General Motors excecutive. Ron had decided to take early
retirement in 1980 and was looking for a new challange. In 1978 he
purchesd Harbor Island from Susan Fisher. He ran into all kinds of red
tape trying to run the Island, its liquor control, and visas for
American help proved to be a costly process. The license was finally
granted in time for the 1980 season and Harbour Island began once again
to work its magic on the cruising sailors of the North Channel. During
the 1985 season Ron introduced his acquisition to Harbour Island:
/'Turning Point/' (The Special Yacht]
Now Ron's new boat and Harbour Island were untied. Ron spent the next
eight summers operating the Lodge and taking people cruising on his
boat /'Turning Point/', then sailing to Florida each fall. Among the
people Ron met while operating the Island was London, Ontario
businessman, Chris Wilcox, who worked as a deckhand when Hutch
(privious owner) ran the club. Chris had returned to the Island after
Hutch's death and secured most of the important records and photographs
of the Island in its heyday for safe keeping. In fact, many of the
stories, photo and information that appear in this article would have
been lost in time were it not for Chris' sense of history. He now acts
as Ron's agent in Canada.
Ron kept Harbour Island operating until the fall of 1993. At that time
he decided, due to his failing health, that he was no longer up to the
long hours and expenses involved in running the lodge. Harbour Island
has been closed since then, although Ron spends a couple of weeks each
year there.
But with any luck, the story of Harbour Island is not over. Ron is now
actively seeking partners to re-open the Lodge and return it to its
former glory. [End of article]
Children of Ronald Pouliot and Linda Welker are:
280 i. Todd7 Pouliot, born 1963.
281 ii. Christine Pouliot, born 1950.
Christine was adopted by Ronald and Linda Pouliot.
282 iii. David Pouliot, born 1950.
David was adopted by Ronald and Linda Pouliot.
*122.* *Marie6 Srock*
(Gertrude Marie5 Becht, Carl 'Charles'
Wilhelm Eduard4 Zinke II, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born 1941. Marie married *George Ferri* Abt. 1960. George was born 1938.
Children of Marie Srock and George Ferri are:
283 i. Paul7 Ferri, born 1961.
284 ii. Denise Ferri, born 1962.
285 iii. Bart Ferri, born 1967.
*124.* *Larry6 Srock*
(Gertrude Marie5 Becht, Carl 'Charles'
Wilhelm Eduard4 Zinke II, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born 1949. Larry married *Lois Weyer* Abt. 1968. Lois was born 1949.
Children of Larry Srock and Lois Weyer are:
286 i. Heather7 Srock, born 1969.
287 ii. Kristy Srock, born 1972.
288 iii. Julie Srock, born 1973.
*137.* *Connie
Faye Donald6 Zinke* (Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul5 , Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born October 08, 1951 in Mt. Clemens [Macomb County],
Michigan. Connie married *(1) John Frank Lijewski, Jr.* July 20, 1974
in St. Casimir's Roman Catholic Church - Posen, Michigan, son of John
Lijewski and Anna Sobczynski. John was born October 19, 1945 in Posen
Township - [Presque Isle County], MI. They divorced November 1983.
Connie then married *(2) John Sherbourne Kerns, Dr.* October 02, 1994
in Presbyterian Church - Traverse City [Grand Traverse County],
Michigan, son of Max Kerns and Marjorie 'Jean'. John was born November
16, 1944 in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Connie Faye Zinke was baptized in the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran
Church of East Detroit [Eastpointe today], Macomb County, Michigan. Her
godparents were Robert Yerks, Betty Bruning Cole.
Connie was born to Aloha Hoeft and David Donald. When they divorced,
she stayed with her mother, and Robert Zinke adopted her at age 4 in
1955 when he married Aloha. Connie's gr-grandmother, Edmonds, was
half-Indian from the Long Rapids (Alpena), Michigan area.
Notes from Bob Zinke, her stepfather:
"Connie was a pretty, little reheaded girl. She kept that red for
years. Connie was an adventurous and a headforward girl. In many ways
this was advantageous to her as the wheel of life turned. She finally
ended up in the Traverse City, Michigan area and met John Kern. John
graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and
presently practices dentistry in Traverse City, Michigan. Connie is an
aide in the office."
"Connie was a gamer when it came to dancing, as she grew up. I would
put her feet on mine and then we danced the tune away. From that way,
Connie got a 'step beat' and soon was able to dance well on her own. I
don't know if other people ever tried this. Anyway whenever there is a
chance she still likes to dance with me."
Children of Connie Zinke and John Lijewski are:
289 i. DiAnn Kaye7 Lijewski, born
September 13, 1976 in Petoskey [Emmett County], Michigan.
Di Ann Kaye Lijewski was baptized 17 October 1976 by the Rev. Harry
White in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her
godparents were Eric and Shirely Madden, and Catherine nee Lijewski
Woloszyk.
Di Ann graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in June 1994.
She went on to Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI to
earn an elementary teaching degree. Currently [2003], DiAnn teaches in
a Montesorri classroom in Traverse City, Michigan. She is working
toward a Master's degree in teaching.
290 ii. Brenda Renee Lijewski, born June 01, 1979 in Petoskey [Emmett
County], Michigan.
Brenda Renee Lijewski was baptized 24 June 1979 by Rev. Besler in the
St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her godparents
were Hershall and Marva nee Hoeft Nation, and Norma nee Liejewski
Edmonds. [NOTE: John and Adeline Hoeft were proxies]
Brenda graduated from Traverse City, MI Senior High School in June
1997. She continued her education at the Michigan State University in
East Lansing, MI where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Theater
lighting design in May 2002. She currently [2003] works in Lansing, MI
on the campus of Michigan State University as a stagehand.
In 2005 Brenda is a union member in this field and is traveling the
nation working in this field.
*138.* *Cindy
Kaye Donald6 Zinke* (Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul5 , Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born July 09, 1953 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Cindy first *(1) *married * Daniel A. Hayden* July 28, 1973 in Bethlehem Lutheran
Church - Roseville, Michigan. Daniel was born Abt. 1953 in Detroit,
Michigan. They divorced 1973. Cindy then married * (2) Robert Kuwick*
September 05, 1980 in Satellite Beach, Florida. Robert was born Abt.
1948 in Buffalo, New York. They divorced about 1983.
Cindy's gr-grandmother, Edmonds, was half-Indian from the Long Rapids
(Alpena), Michigan area.
Notes from Bob Zinke, her step-father:
"When her parents, Aloha and David Donald divorced, Cindy stayed with
her mother, and Robert Zinke adopted her at age 2 in 1955 when he
married Aloha. Cindy divorced her first husband, Daniel Hayden. No
children were born in that marriage. Cindy Zinke then married Robert
Kuwick, but were divorced after a few years of marriage. No children
were born in that marriage."
"Cindy, for the most part, has been a waitress throughout the years.
Also, the larger part of her life she has lived in the Melborne,
Florida area."
Child of Cindy Kaye Donald Zinke is:
291 i. Kaitlyn7 Zinke, born August 16,
1992 in Eastern Kentucky.
Kaitlyn's father is not known at this time. Kaitlyn is a beautiful red
headed girl, just like her mother. Kaitlyn was baptized in the
Imamanual Evangelical Lutheran Church Moltke [Presque Isle County]
Rogers City, Michigan by Rev Paul Ruedger. Kaitlyn's godparents were
Rush and Christie nee Zinke Shipe.
*139.* *Christie
Maye6 Zinke*
(Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul5 , Herman
Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 ,
Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born April 20, 1955 in Mt.
Clemens [Macomb Conty], Michigan. Christie married *Rush ‘Rusty’
Shipe* September 05, 1981 in Faith
Lutheran Church - Troy [Oakland County], Michigan. Rush was born April
02, 1956 in Columbus [Franklin County], Ohio.
Christie Maye Zinke was baptized 1955 by the Rev Forrest Friese in the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Roseville [Macomb County], Mi. Her
godparents were Marva Hoeft Nation and Eugene H. Zinke. She was
confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1968 by Rev. Forrest Friese in
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Roseville, Michigan.
Rush is known as ‘Rusty’.
NOTES from Bob Zinke:
"Rusty and Christie were married at Faith Lutheran Church in Troy,
Michigan by Rev Wolfe. A few came down from Rogers City, Michigan. They
had a nice wedding reception at the U.A.W. Hall in Sterling Heights,
Michigan. The notable episode at the end of the evening was when the
new couple got into the car. During that day, my brother Bill was put
in charge of blowing up balloons that were placed in the wedding car.
Suffice to say, they had quite a time to get into the car and move
along. Bill just was in his delight in pulling off this deed."
“Rusty and Christie lived in Rogers City, MI in their early years of
marriage. There, Rusty worked for Zygorski/ Mecketti Plumbing and
Heating."
"Rusty is presently working for the state of Ohio. He is a good
maintenance man. Christie is now in hospital work. Rusty is one of
these 'Jack of all Trades' guys; master of none, but does well at all.
"There is a good, fun rivalry when Ohio & Michigan play football."
"Christie was born with the incurable disease: Von Gierke Glycogen
Storage Disease. This is a hereditary disease; and everyone in the Carl
and Alvine Hoeft Zinke line should read up about it. Christie is only
alive because of modern medicine. This disease is a liver malfunction
which causes numerous problems. It only occurs when both parents are
carriers of this disease."
"It's a major miracle that Christie married and has one child. In 2005,
she is living in Columbus, Ohio."
"I will go into more detail of the disease on her brother, Robert 'Rob'
Mark Zinke, who had many of the possible, bad physical results of this
sickness."
Child of Christie Zinke and Rush Shipe is:
292 i. DeAnna Rose7 Shipe, born June 01,
1982 in Royal Oak [Oakland County], Michigan. She married Jason
Lybarger July 26, 2003 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Columbus, Ohio;
born August 18, 1981 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
DeAnna was baptized 1982 by the Rev. Wolfe in the Faith Lutheran Church
in Troy [Oakland County], Michigan. Her godparents were Robert M. Zinke
& Ida Shipe.
DeAnna also did 12 years of tap dancing as she grew up. I, grandfather
Robert Zinke, attended many of these events.
DeAnna graduated in 2000 from Highland High School in Ohio and is
currently attending Ohio University pursuing her nursing degree. She
will be done in early 2006.
Jason graduated from North Central State College in 2003 with an
Associate's Degree in Computer Information Systems. Jason currently
works as a network engineer.
Witnesses at DeAnna and Jason's marriage were Amanda Zinke and Aaron
Chapman.
I, grandfather Bob Zinke, was given the honor to give the prayer at the
party gathering
which was held ounder a big open tent in Rusty's uncles yard. It was a
wonderful night
and I kept the dance floor always warmed up.
* *
*140.* *Jack
Herman6 Zinke*
(Robert 'Bob' Alfred Paul5 , Herman
Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 ,
Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born April 14, 1958 in Mt.
Clemens [Macomb Conty], Michigan. Jack married *Janet Elaine Angell* November 26, 1983 in Faith Lutheran
Church - Troy [Oakland County], Michigan. Janet was born November 09,
1959 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Jack Herman Zinke was baptized 1958 by the Rev Forrest Friese in the
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Roseville Mi. His godparents ere Myrtle
Altman, Wirgau and Herschel Nation. Jack was confirmed in the Lutheran
faith at Bethlehem Church in 1971. Jack graduated from Troy High
School, Oakland Couty, Mi in 1977.
Jack and Janet were married by the Rev. Wolfe. Their witnesses were
Rick and Nancy Angell Zinke.
Notes from his father, Bob Zinke:
"Jack served in the U.S. Army. He is also a healthy person. Jack and I
had much fun together as he grew up. The main thing was our love for
swimming. Jack was diving at age two; and going under water was a snap
for him. I soon would encourage him on coming up to swim to me. Of
course I cheated by backing up when he was under water. Soon he knew he
could accomplish 50 feet; which he made at that early age. What fun we
had."
"Jack also had athletic qualities as he grew up. He did well enough in
Little League. After getting through the eighth grade he came to live
with me, and then with my wife Mary. Fishing Speckled Trout in Rogers
City was also a big part of our agenda."
"Jack went to Electronics School and now has a successful job in
Electronics in the Detroit area and lives at 13775 McKinley in Warren,
MI 48089".
"He is well dedicated to sports with his children. His daughter Amanda
did well in High School basketball. Son Brett is doing well in
basketball, football and baseball. Jack aids in coaching and in other
ways. Jack also took up bowling in earnest after her married Janet. He
got some experience watching me, and later bowling on our outings. He
really began coralling the game in recent years, and marintains over a
200 average. He had two 700 series and one 300 game. 300 a dream I
never achieved. Read about the Rogers City Bowling History at this
website:"
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~confido/peltz1.html
"Wife Jan and daughter Amanda like karaoke and singing. They do a great
job at it. I tried karaoke myself a few times, but without music."
"Janet is a younger sister of Nancy Angell who married Rick Zinke -
first cousins marrying sisters."
Children of Jack Zinke and Janet Angell are:
293 i. Amanda Angell7 Zinke, born
February 19, 1985 in Warren [Macomb County], Michigan.
Amanda Angell Zinke was baptized 1985 in the Advent Lutheran Church in
East Detroit [East Point], Michigan. Amanda's godparents were Rick and
Nancy Zinke.
Amanda graduated June 3, 2003 from Warren Woods Tower, Michigan.
In 2005 she is attending Central Michigan Univeristy Mount Pleasant,
Michigan.
294 ii. Brett Zinke, born November 07, 1988 in Warren [Macomb County],
Michigan.
Brett Zinke was baptized 1988 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Mount
Clemens [Macomb County], Michigan by the Rev. Heineman. Brett's
godparents were Rush and Christie Shipe.
In 2005, Brett is active in all of the sports in school and is fairly
decent athlete.
*142.* *Rick6 Zinke*
(Eugene Herman5 , Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born February 04, 1952 in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Rick married
*Nancy Angell* July 21, 1973 in Advent Lutheran
Church - East Detroit, Michigan. Nancy was born October 27, 1955 in
Detroit, Michigan.
Rick was baptized February 1952 in Lakehurst, New Jersey. His
godparents were Robert Zinke [proxy] and Edith Taylor McLennan in the
Lutheran parsonage.
Rick was confirmed about 1966 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Roseville, Mi by the Rev. Forest Friese. Rick graduated from the
Warren, Michigan High School in 1970.
Nancy was baptized in Advent Lutheran Church - Detroit, MI.
NOTE from Bob Zinke:
“Rick served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1975. After his discharge
Rick began going to night school learing to be a draftsman and doing
diemolding. He eventually landed a job at the General Motors Technical
Center in Warren, MI, and has been successful there ever since. For
years he had an average yacht whose backyard was Lake St Clair. He was
a decent golfer and a good horseshoe thrower. He used a 'horizontal
flip' of the horseshoe that ended 'a ringer' many times."
"Nancy was a resonable bowler and a housemom who saw to it that the
children got to their school activities. She was an older sister of
Janet Angell who married Jack Zinke - first cousins marrying sisters."
Children of Rick Zinke and Nancy Angell are:
295 i. Darryl James7 Zinke, born
November 07, 1977 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan. He married
Christian Rose Bierschbach May 07, 2005 in St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church - Mt. Pleasant [isabella County], Michigan. Darryl is
in the locksmith business.
296 ii. Christopher Zinke, born October 07, 1978 in Detroit [Wayne
County], Michigan.
297 iii. Kenneth Zinke, born April 23, 1984 in Warren [Macomb County],
Michigan.
Kenneth Zinke was baptized 1985 in the Advent Lutheran Church in East
Detroit [East Point[, Michigan 1985. Kenneth's godparents were Jack and
Janet nee Angell Zinke.
*143.* *Cheryl
Lynn6 Zinke*
(Eugene Herman5 , Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born June 12, 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Cheryl married *James 'Jim'
Baker* July 05, 1980 in Lutheran
Church - Pontiac, Michigan. ‘Jim’ was born October 23, 1955 in
Michigan.
Cheryl Lynn Zinke was baptized in a Lutheran church in Portsmouth,
Virginia by the Rev. Paul Paulin.
Cherry recceived an associates degree in secetarial work and has been a
state employee in various places since. Cheryl worked as a secretary
for the State of Michigan in Pontiac.
'Jim' worked for General Motors as a forklift driver and retired after
30 years service.
Child of Cheryl Zinke and James Baker is:
298 i. Jessica Erin7 Baker, born January
20, 1985 in Pontiac [Oakland County], Michigan.
In 2005 Jessica is attending Oakland College in Pontiac, Michigan.
*144.* *Terri
Jean6 Zinke*
(Eugene Herman5 , Herman Gustav Adolph4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born September 29, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. Terri married *Greg Fultz* June 10, 1989 in Methodist Church -
Blueash, Ohio. Greg was born 1964.
Terri Jean Zinke was baptized October 1961 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church
by the Rev. Forest Friese. Her godparents were Renwood Hardies, Sharon
McLennen. She was confirmed 1975 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church,
graduated from Lutheran High School East [Harper Woods - East Detroit,
MI] in 1979.
Terri and Greg work in the family business - Sycamore Auto Body of
Cincinatti, Ohio.
Children of Terri Zinke and Greg Fultz are:
299 i. Stephanie Jean7 Fultz, born
September 28, 1993.
300 ii. Taylor Jowell Fultz, born October 30, 1994.
*146.* *Delmar
James6 Wenzel*
(Emma5 Zinke, Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born September 16, 1927 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died February 22, 1993
in Mancelona [Antrim County], Michigan. Delmar first married *(1)
Vivian Marie Keelor*. Vivian was born March 17, 1920, and died March
13, 1994 in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan. They either separated or
divorced. Delmar then married *(2) Betty Jane Hoffman* March 25, 1949
in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan,
daughter of Robert Hoffman and Emma Pardeicke. Betty was born March 30,
1922 in Rogers City [Presque Isle Coiunty], Michigan, and died
September 19, 1995 in Frankenmuth [Saginaw County], Michigan.
Delmar James Wenzel was baptized 2 October 1927 by the Rev. Ernst Ross
in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Delmar's
godparents were Mr. Gust C. Wenzel, Mrs. William Zink.
Witnesses at Betty and Delmar's marriage by the Rev. Louis A. Linn were
Robert Heller and Ruth Gregory.
Delmar Wenzel b. 16-Sep-1927 married Vivian. Residence at time of
Vivian's death is Custer [Antrim County], Michigan. Delmar died
22-Feb-1993 in Mancelona, MI. News obit lists children: 5 sons 3 dau.
Jeffery (Karen) Keelor, Doug (Julie) Keelor, Craig (Renata) Keelor,
Matt [Kay] Wenzel, Mark [Debbie] Wenzel, Johanna Keelor (Gene) Paez,
Kay Keelor Johnson, Lori Wenzel.
The Keelor names have to be children of Vivian from her first marriage
to Maurice Keelor. The 2 sons: Matt Wenzel and Mark Wenzel and 1
daughter Lori Wenzel are children from Delmar and Betty’s marriage.
Children of Delmar Wenzel and Vivian Keelor are:
301 i. Jeffery7 Keelor. He married
Karen.
302 ii. Douglas M Keelor, born August 11, 1944; died February 21, 2002
in Rapid City [Kalkaska County], Michigan. He married Julie.
303 iii. Craig L Keelor. He married Renata.
In 2003 Craig lives at 6413 Elms Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
304 iv. Johanna Keelor. She married Gene Paez.
305 v. Kay Keelor. She married Johnson.
Children of Delmar Wenzel and Betty Hoffman are:
306 i. Matt7 Wenzel, born Abt. 1950. He
married Kay.
307 ii. Mark Anthony Wenzel, born February 25, 1952 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
He married Debbie.
Mark Anthony Wenzel was baptized 7 March 1952 by the Rev. Robert E.
Weller in the St, John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Mark's godparents were Mrs. Robert Heller, John Gregory.
308 iii. Lori Wenzel, born Abt. 1954.
*147.* *June M6 Wenzel*
(Emma5 Zinke, Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born 1929 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. June married *Robert Bittner Heller* January 01, 1949 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Wilhelm
Heller and Dora Bittner. Robert was born October 01, 1927 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Robert Bittner Heller was baptized 30 october 1927 by the Rev. Ernst
Ross in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Robert's godparents were Mr. A. P. Bertram, Mrs. Dora Hoeft.
Witnesses at June and Robert's marriage by the Rev. August H. Klenke
were LeRoy Heller and Marvella Wenzel.
NOTES fromn Bob Zinke:
"June and Robert were both well known to me. They were always concrete
memers of the church. As a young married couple, and before, they
activated themselves in young people group work. Bob for sure always
sung in the church choir. June is foggy to me about singing. Bob and I
graduated together and have always had great respect for each other. I
am sure they have some valuble accomplishments unknown to me."
Child of June Wenzel and Robert Heller is:
309 i. David Robert7 Heller, Rev., born
May 04, 1953 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
David Robert Heller was baptized 31 May 1953 by the Rev. Robert E.
Weller in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
David's godparents were Lois Haselhuhn, Delmar Wenzel.
David graduated 1979 from the Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort
Wayne, Indiana with a
Master of Theology degree. Since 1987 he has been a military chaplain
of the Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
*148.* *Marvella
Ann6 Wenzel*
(Emma5 Zinke, Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born December 19, 1932 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan, and died November 19, 1997 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Marvella married *Norval
Ervin Wirgau* July 12, 1952 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church -
Rogers City, Michigan, son of Paul Wirgau and Florence Bredow. Norval
was born February 28, 1923 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Marvella was buried November 22, 1997 in Memorial park
Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
Marvella Ann Wenzel was baptized 7 January 1933 by the Rev. Louis A.
Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Marvella's godparents were Alfred Dettloff, Mrs. Edward Gavin.
Norval Erwin Wirgau was baptized 1 April 1923 by the Rev. Ernst Ross in
the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Norval's
godparents were Mr. John C. Wirgau, Lilly Paull.
Norval Erwin Wirgau was confirmed 24 May 1936 by the Rev. Louis
Heinecke in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap.
Norval's memory verse for life was Matthew 26:41. Norval's confirmation
record also states that he was baptized in Rogers City, Michigan by the
Rev. Ernst Ross.
Witnesses at Marvella and Norva's marriage by the Rev. Robert E. Weller
were Robert Yerks and Mrs. Robert Heller.
Children of Marvella Wenzel and Norval Wirgau are:
+ 310 i. Cynthia Dawn7 Wirgau, born July
03, 1953 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
+ 311 ii. Timothy 'Tim' Norval Wirgau, born June 25, 1954 in Rogers
City, Michigan.
+ 312 iii. Steven Michael Wirgau, born October 23, 1961 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*155.* *Delphine6 Goulette*
(LeRoy David5 , Eliza 'Lizzie' Emilie
Bertha4 Zinke, Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born 1928.
Delphine married *Ralph
Liberato*. Ralph was born Abt.
1925.
Child of Delphine Goulette and Ralph Liberato is:
313 i. Pamela Jean7 Liberato, born
August 19, 1948 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Pamela Jean Liberato was baptized 12 September 1948 by the Rev. Louis
A. Linn in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Pamela's godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Baker.
*157.* *Diane
Kay6 Goulette*
(LeRoy David5 , Eliza 'Lizzie' Emilie
Bertha4 Zinke, Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born June
20, 1943 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Diane married
*(1) Robert Ferdinand Tulgetske*, son of Arthur Tulgetske and Theresa
Dirian. Robert was born February 13, 1938 in Moltke Township [Rogers
City], Michigan.
Diane Kay Goulette was baptized 25 July 1943 by the Rev. Louis A. Linn
in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Diane's
godparents were Mrs. Lyle Goulette, Mrs. Reuben Bruning.
NOTE from Bob Zinke:
This makes Diane, the niece of Lyle Goulette. Lyle and her father Leroy
Goulette are grandchildren of Albert and Johanna Zinke.
Robert Ferdinand Tulgetske was baptized 24 April 1938 by the Rev.
Leonard Schmidt in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Robert's godparents were Wm Bruder, Doris Karsten.
NOTE: This was the last baptism performed by the Rev. Leonard Schmidt.
Pastor Schmidt retired as full time Pastor of the various Lutheran
Churches he served.
Robert was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 18 March 1951 by the Rev.
Oscar M. Braunschweig in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke.
Child of Diane Goulette and Robert Tulgetske is:
+ 314 i. Debra Kay Goulette7 Tulgetske,
born June 28, 1963.
*176.* *Janice
Jean6 Haneckow*
(Mona Mary5 Zinke, Reinhard Gustav
Wilhelm4 , Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born June 14, 1952 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Janice first married *(1) Robert
Murphy*. Janice then married *(2) Michael Lawrence Glentz, Sr.* Abt.
1971, son of John Glentz and Dorothy Kreft. Michael was born June 19,
1950 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Janice Glentz reaffirmed her Lutheran faith 22 September 1985 [Rev.
David Vinciguerra] - St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Michael Glentz, Sr. was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 14 February
1993 by the Rev. Elroy Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke.
Children of Janice Haneckow and Michael Glentz are:
315 i. Stacie Lynn7 Glentz, born March
10, 1972 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County, Michigan. She married
James Gerald Glomski August 28, 1993 in St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church [Moltke], Rogers City, Michigan; born 1969 in Rogers City -
Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Stacie Glentz reaffirmed her Lutheran faith 22 September 1985 [Rev.
David Vinciguerra] - St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Stacie was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 31 May 1987 by the Rev.
Elroy Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Witnesses at James and Stacie's marriage by the Rev. Elroy Dietrich
were Mark Glomski, Yvonne Gabrziak.
They divorced.
316 ii. Michael Lawrence Glentz, Jr., born December 13, 1973 in Rogers
City - Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Michael Lawrence Glentz, Jr. was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 31 May
1987 by the Rev. Elroy Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke.
317 iii. Robert Michael Glentz, born June 02, 1977 in Rogers City -
Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Robert Michael Glentz was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 17 May 1992
by the Rev. Elroy Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Moltke.
318 iv. Shannon Lee Glentz, born July 03, 1978 in Rogers City - Presque
Isle County, Michigan.
Shannon Lee Glentz was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 17 May 1992 by
the Rev. Elroy Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Moltke.
319 v. John Anthony Glentz, born June 07, 1980 in Rogers City - Presque
Isle County, Michigan.
John Glentz reaffirmed his Lutheran faith 22 September 1985 [Rev. David
Vinciguerra] - St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
John was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 25 June 1995 by the Rev. Lloyd
F. Ziebarth in the
St.James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
*180.* *Jacqueline
Kay6 Haneckow*
(Mona Mary5 Zinke, Reinhard Gustav
Wilhelm4 , Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born April 29, 1961 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Jacqueline first married *(1)
David McDonald*. She then married *(2) Randy Alan Wirgau* February 27,
1982 in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan,
son of Reinhardt Wirgau and Leila Armstadt. He was born November 05,
1960 in Rogers City, Michigan. They divorced.
Randy Alan Wirgau was baptized 4 December 1960 by the Rev. William H.
Scherer in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Randy
Alan's godparents were Gary Wirgau & Miss Amelia __.
Randy was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 4 May 1974 by the Rev. Harry
Schultz in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Witnesses at Randy and Jacqueline's marriage were Neil Wirgau, Janel
Haneckow.
Children of Jacqueline Haneckow and Randy Wirgau are:
320 i. Alicia Lynn7 Wirgau, born July
12, 1982 in Petoskey, Michigan.
Alicia Lynn Wirgau was baptized 8 August 1982 by the Rev. David
Vinciguerra in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Alicia Lynn's godparents were Ron Sager & Shirley Wirgau.
In 2000 Alicia lives in Alpena, Michigan where she is a student.
321 ii. Sara Nicole Wirgau, born November 30, 1985 in Petoskey,
Michigan.
Sara Nicole Wirgau was baptized 16 February 1986 by the Rev. Elroy
Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. Sara
Nicole's godparents were Brenda Wirgau & Lee Gapczynski.
In 2000 Sara lives in Alpena, Michigan where she is a student.
322 iii. Victoria Lee Wirgau, born December 29, 1991 in Petoskey,
Michigan.
Victoria Lee Wirgau was baptized 10 March 1991 by the Rev. Elroy
Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Victoria Lee's godparents were Janel Haneckow & Brad Wirgau.
*182.* *Janelle
Fay6 Haneckow*
(Mona Mary5 Zinke, Reinhard Gustav
Wilhelm4 , Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 11, 1963 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Janelle married *(2) Erik A
Selke* March 26, 1994 in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church
[Moltke], Rogers City, Michigan. He was born May 25, 1963.
Janelle Haneckow was confirmed in the Lutheran faith 12 April 1992 in
the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke. [Rev. Elroy
Dietrich]
Witnesses at Janelle and Eric's marriage by the Rev. Elroy Dietrich
were Tim Crawford and Janice Glentz.
Child of Janelle Fay Haneckow is:
323 i. Brandon Michael7 Haneckow, born
April 05, 1992 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Brandon Michael Haneckow, son of Janelle Haneckow, was baptized 10 May
1992 by the Rev. Elroy Dietrich in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Moltke. Brandon Michael's godparents were Jackie Wirgau &
Janice Glentz.
*187.* *Arthur Craig6 Fecteau, Sr.*
(Elaine Theresa5 Zinke, Reinhard Gustav
Wilhelm4 , Albert3
, Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 24, 1956 in Flint
[Genesee County], Michigan. Arthur married *Denise Roslonski*.
Denise was born 1958.
Children of Arthur Fecteau and Denise Roslonski are:
324 i. Jeremy Craig7 Fechteau, born 1981
in Flint [Genesee County], Michigan.
325 ii. Jessica Lorinda Fechteau, born 1987 in Flint [Genesee County],
Michigan.
326 iii. Jilliem Lindsey Fechteau, born 1988 in Flint [Genesee County],
Michigan.
*189.* *William
Basil6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 22, 1951 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. William married *Penny Susan
Stamp* October 14, 1972 in St.
Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of
James Stamp and Delores Bielak. Penny was born March 07, 1954 in
Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Children of William Zinke and Penny Stamp are:
327 i. Jeremy William7 Zinke, born
September 24, 1974 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. He
married Emily Katherine Pellum February 18, 1994 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; born October 04, 1975. They divorced
15 March 1999.
Jeremy graduated from Rogers City High School 6 June 1993.
328 ii. Rochelle Kay Zinke, born February 16, 1980 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Rochelle graduated from Rogers City High School 6 June 1999.
*191.* *Roland
Duane6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born May 24, 1954 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. Roland married *Karen Jean Kreft*
October 09, 1976 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City,
Michigan, daughter of Ralph Kreft and Ethel Karsten. Karen was born
April 14, 1956 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Karen Jean Kreft was baptized 6 May 1956 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
in the St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap. Her
godparents were Lawrence Karsten and Mrs. Alfred Hannechow.
Witnesses at Karen and Roland's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Borea Flewelling and Christ Gabara.
Children of Roland Zinke and Karen Kreft are:
329 i. Jacob Alan7 Zinke, born January
05, 1979 in Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Jacob graduated:
Eagle Scouts 28 April 1996
Alpena High School 8 June 1997
Central Michigan University 22 August 2001 B.S. [Magna Cum Laude]
330 ii. Sandra Lynn Zinke, born June 30, 1980 in Rogers City [Presque
Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: 26 July 1980 by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church [Rogers City, MI]
Godparents: Randy Kreft, Cheryl Zinke
Sandra graduated:
Alpena High School 7 June 1998
Northern Michigan University 7 May 2002 B.S. [cum laude]
331 iii. Michael Duane Zinke, born August 10, 1983 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Michael graduated from Alpena High School 9 June 2002.
*192.* *Barry
Casimer6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born July 23, 1955 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Barry married *Mary Ruth Ramsay* August 13, 1983 in St. Ignatius Roman
Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of Donald Adams and
Bethel Gullen. Mary was born December 02, 1952 in Pontiac [Oakland
County], Michigan.
Children of Barry Zinke and Mary Ramsay are:
332 i. Adam Reinard7 Zinke, born July
29, 1985 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan.
333 ii. Elizabeth Ann Zinke, born August 13, 1987 in Cheboygan
[Cheboygan County], Michigan.
*193.* *Debra
Ann6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born September 21, 1956 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Debra married *John
Michael Kieliszewski* April 12, 1975 in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic
Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Harry Kelly and Louise
Keiliszewski. John was born January 26, 1954 in Alpena [Alpena County],
Michigan.
Children of Debra Zinke and John Kieliszewski are:
334 i. Joshua Michael7 Kieliszewski,
born November 30, 1976 in Plattsburg, New York. He married Jodie Dawn
Kemp June 23, 2001 in Sebewaing, Michigan; born January 04, 1978 in Bay
City [Bay County], Michigan.
Joshua graduated from Posen High School [Posen, MI] 2 June 1995 and
from Lake Superior State University 5 May 2001.
Jodie graduated from Sebewaing High School 5 June 1996 and from Lake
Superior State University 29 April 2000.
335 ii. Darcie Marie Kieliszewski, born July 01, 1978 in Plattsburg,
New York.
Darcie graduated from Posen High School [Posen, Michigan] 31 May 1996
and from Lake Superior State University 29 April 2000.
336 iii. Danielle Robin Kieliszewski, born June 14, 1982 in Alpena
[Alpena County], Michigan. She married Nicholas Leo Kowalski June 22,
2002 in St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church - Metz, Michigan; born May
31, 1980 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Danielle graduated from Posen High School [Posen, Michigan] 26 May 2000
and from Lake Superior State University.
Nichaloas graduated from Posen High School [Posen, Michigan] 28 May
1999 and from Lake Superior State University.
337 iv. Justin Thomas Kieliszewski, born May 09, 1984 in Alpena [Alpena
County], Michigan.
Justin graduated from Posen High School [Posen, Michigan] 7 June 2002.
*194.* *Rose
Marie6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born December 09, 1957 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Rose married *Jeffrey Leo
Gorlewski* June 05, 1976 in St.
Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Leo
Gorlewski and Frances Pokorski. Jeffrey was born March 13, 1952 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Children of Rose Zinke and Jeffrey Gorlewski are:
+ 338 i. Christine Laura7 Gorlewski,
born December 05, 1977 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
339 ii. Kelly Renee Gorlewski, born April 16, 1980 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Kelly graduated from the Rogers City Hight School 6 June 1999.
340 iii. Amber Marie Gorlewski, born September 07, 1982 in Petoskey
[Emmet County], Michigan.
Amber graduated from the Rogers City High School 3 June 2001.
341 iv. Brandon Jeffrey Gorlewski, born May 18, 1984 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
342 v. Tyler Joseph Gorlewski, born November 07, 1986 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*195.* *Cheryl
Lynn6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 21, 1959 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Cheryl married *Rex James
Eccleston* June 27, 1981 in St.
Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan. Rex was born
June 30, 1955 in Newfoundland, Canada.
Children of Cheryl Zinke and Rex Eccleston are:
343 i. Cathryn Marie7 Eccleston, born
June 26, 1983 in St. Lawrence Hospital - Lansing [Ingham County],
Michigan.
Cathryn graduated from Grosse Ile High School 13 June 2001.
344 ii. Laura Phyllis Eccleston, born May 04, 1986 in Oakwood Hospital
- Dearborn [Wayne County], Michigan.
345 iii. James Michael Eccleston, born November 26, 1992 in Oakwood
Hospital - Dearborn [Wayne County], Michigan.
*196.* *Matthew
Jerome6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born December 19, 1961 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Matthew married *Sheila Louise
Nichols* October 10, 1992 in St.
Ignatius Roman Catholic Church - Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of
Hiram Nichols and Esther Schultz. Sheila was born July 20, 1968 in
Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Sheila Louise Nichols was baptized 29 September 1968 by the Rev. Harvey
J. Jaeger in the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church of Moltke.
Sheila's godparents were Jerry Nichols & Dawnette __.
Children of Matthew Zinke and Sheila Nichols are:
346 i. Kristopher Shane7 Zinke, born
March 01, 1983 in Gaylord [Otsego County], Michigan.
347 ii. Nicole Amber Zinke, born July 31, 1995 in Sault Ste Marie
[Chippewa County], Michigan.
*197.* *Edward
Adrian6 Zinke*
(Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born March 19, 1963 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Edward married *Kathleen
Elizabeth Sorget* August 15, 1992
in Faith Lutheran Church - Hawks, Michigan, daughter of Ervin Sorget
and Patricia Leffler. Kathleen was born January 02, 1961 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Children of Edward Zinke and Kathleen Sorget are:
348 i. Johanna Mae7 Zinke, born January
04, 2002 in Carson City, Nevada. Twin to Marie.
349 ii. Marie Joyce Zinke, born January 04, 2002 in Carson City,
Nevada. Twin to Johanna.
/Generation No. 7/
*212.* *Ned
Albert7 Johnson*
(Norma Louise6 Jana, Albert Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4
Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born January
12, 1959 in Cheboygan, Michigan. Ned married *Myriam Betty Laos*
September 21, 1991 in St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church - Sunnyvale,
California. Myriam was born September 16, 1959 in Lima, Peru.
Ned Albert Johnson works as an engineer for Lockheed Martin in
California.
He graduated from University of Michigan.
Children of Ned Johnson and Myriam Laos are:
350 i. Kelsey Nicole8 Johnson, born
November 27, 1994.
351 ii. Rachel Betty Johnson, born April 15, 1997.
*214.* *Donald Thomas7 Jana, Jr.*
(Donald Francis6 , Albert Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4
Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born January
17, 1967 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan. Donald married *Shaun Ruston* Abt. 1992 in Cheboygan, Michigan.
Children of Donald Jana and Shaun Ruston are:
352 i. Ashland8 Jana, born Abt. 1991.
353 ii. Carrie Jana, born December 1994.
*215.* *Lynn
Marie7 Jana*
(Donald Francis6 , Albert Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4
Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born
November 25, 1969 in Cheboygan [Cheboygan County], Michigan. Lynn
married *Brian
Eckerle*.
Children of Lynn Jana and Brian Eckerle are:
354 i. Erin8 Eckerle, born Abt. 1998.
355 ii. Ethan Eckerle, born April 15, 2001.
*216.* *Kelly7 Vittare*
(Donald Francis6 Jana, Sr., Albert
Herman Emeal5 , Alvine Hermine4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born August 06, 1968 in Cheboygan, Michigan. Kelly married *Gary St. Amour* in Cheboygan, Michigan.
Child of Kelly Vittare and Gary St. Amour is:
356 i. Michael John8 St. Amour, born May
05, 1995.
*221.* *Pamella
'Pam' Sue7 Felax*
(Darl Myrlen Edward6 , Edna Emilie Alvine5 Schultz, Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born December 31, 1952 in Rogers City - Presque Isle County,
Michigan. ‘Pam’ married *Charles 'Chuck' Edward Curtis* January 22, 1972 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of George
Curtis and Mary Nokes. ‘Chuck’ was born November 14, 1951.
Pamella Sue Felax was baptized 18 January 1953 from the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Belknap township. Pamella's godparensts
are Mrs. Edna Felax, Mr. Russell Kortman.
Witnesses at Pamella and Charles' marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Kenneth Curtis of Ocqueoc, MI and Connie Felax of Rogers City.
Children of Pamella Felax and Charles Curtis are:
+ 357 i. Andrew Charles8 Curtis, born
March 10, 1974 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
358 ii. Cory Wesley Curtis, born January 08, 1977 in Onaway [Presque
Isle County], Michigan. He married Jennifer Marie Ries Abt. 2003; born
January 06, 1977.
+ 359 iii. Crystal Carrie Curtis, born May 28, 1979 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
360 iv. Brandi Mari Curtis, born January 28, 1983 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*222.* *Connie
Lynn7 Felax*
(Darl Myrlen Edward6 , Edna Emilie Alvine5 Schultz, Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born 1957. Connie married *James A Lawes*
July 14, 1973 in Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall - Rogers City, Michigan,
son of Robert B Lawes. James was born Abt. 1953.
Connie and James were married by Melvin Bade at the Jehovah Witness
Kingdom Hall in Rogers City, Michigan.
NOTE: The Presque Isle County Advance [newspaper] shows they were
married in the Sportsman's Club by the Judge Ray Sabin.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"My wife and had I the priviledge of going to the wedding party. We
happened to come into Rogers City and my mother mentioned she was
invited to this affair. I said lets go, but she said no she couldn't.
We did go for the party affair and it was just beautiful. Everyone was
glad to see us and we sat with Albert (Ollie) and Gladyce Schultz, and
with Ralph and Gertrude Srock. Well, rest assured, our table had the
most fun as we danced away the evening. We had a great time! Ralph and
Gertrude were not that often seen anymore".
Children of Connie Felax and James Lawes are:
361 i. Jason8 Lawes, born 1974.
362 ii. Carmen Lawes, born 1976. Carmen is a High School teacher.
*223.* *Wesley
Darl7 Felax*
(Darl Myrlen Edward6 , Edna Emilie Alvine5 Schultz, Louise 'Lizzie' Therese Johanna4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born February 02, 1962 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Wesley married *Debra Kay Goulette Tulgetske* October 01, 1983 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, daughter of Robert
Tulgetske and Diane Goulette. Debra was born June 28, 1963.
Diane Kay Goulette, born 28 June 1963, daughter of Diane Goulette, was
baptized 18 July 1963 by the Rev. Robert E. Weller in the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Diane's godparents were Mr.
& Mrs. Lyle Goulette.
Witnesses at Debra and Welsey's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Paul Quaine and Dawn Karsten.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Wesley is known by me. Many times when I came to Rogers City I needed
work done on our car. We always went to Przybala's for repair work.
Wesley worked there for some time. On one ocassion he gave his labor
free to me. I asked him why. He replied, 'we are relation'. You see
BlOOD does run deep."
NOTE from Bob Zinke [20 April 2005]:
It is interesting to note that Debra Tulgetske is a seventh generation
down from the original Zinke through Albert and Johanna Zinke. Wesley
Felex is a seventh generation down from the orinal Zinke through Carl
and Alvine Zinke. By my addition they would be 5th cousins.
Children of Wesley Felax and Debra Tulgetske are:
363 i. Eric Wesley8 Felax, born August
08, 1984. He married Dennie Lynn Boyke March 19, 2004; born June 01,
1980 in Flint, Michigan.
Confirmation class; St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Belknap Township [Presque Isle County, Michigan] - 7 May 1995 by the
Rev. Besler [Members of class and their individual Memory verse for
life]:
Dennie Lynn Boyke - Revelations 2:10
Brett James Schalk - Matthew 6:33
Wendy Allison Schalk - John 3:16
Olivia Rae Spomer - 1 Corinthians 6:20
364 ii. Megan Marie Felax, born November 13, 1985 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan; died November 15, 1985 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan. Megan Marie was buried 18 November
1985 in the Memorial Park Cemetery – Rogers City, Michigan.
Emergency baptism at birth.
365 iii. Mitchell Darly Felax, born October 30, 1987 in Petoskey
[Emmett County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 5
December 1987
Godparents: Rammy Quaine, Robert Tulgetske, Jr.
*233.* *Paul
Frederick7 Augsburger* (Juliana6
Wyant, Lenora 'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5
Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born July 25, 1954 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Paul married *Carol Ann
Baumeister*.
Child of Paul Augsburger and Carol Baumeister is:
366 i. Aaron Paul8 Augsburger, born May
27, 1989 in Bay City, Michigan.
*234.* *Wayne
Arthur7 Augsburger* (Juliana6
Wyant, Lenora 'Nora' Auguste Ida Rieger5
Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born April 24, 1956 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Wayne married *Cora Lu McDonald* November 28, 1980 in St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan. Cora was born
1961.
Witnesses at Cora and Wayne's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Paul Augsburger and Susan McDonald.
Children of Wayne Augsburger and Cora McDonald are:
367 i. Stacie Marie8 Augsburger, born
March 04, 1981 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
368 ii. Matthew Paul Augsburger, born June 08, 1983 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
*235.* *Karl
Jay7 Augsburger*
(Juliana6 Wyant, Lenora 'Nora' Auguste
Ida Rieger5 Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born July 01, 1960 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Karl married *Christine LaHaie*.
Children of Karl Augsburger and Christine LaHaie are:
369 i. Teyla Leah8 Augsburger, born
November 02, 1992 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 10
January 1993
Godparents: Wayne Augsburger, Carol Augsburger [witness], Eric LaHaie
[witness]
370 ii. Andrew Jay Augsburger, born July 08, 1994 in Petoskey [Emmett
County], Michigan.
Baptism: St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City - 6
September 1994
Godparents: Nathan LaHaie [witness], Denise K. Horn
*236.* *Tammy
Lynn7 Wyant*
(Eldon William6 , Lenora 'Nora' Auguste
Ida Rieger5 Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born January 20, 1961. Tammy married *Brian Devine* December
20, 1980 in Hampton, Virginia.
Children of Tammy Wyant and Brian Devine are:
371 i. Erin8 Devine, born November 30,
1980.
372 ii. Stephanie Devine, born December 18, 1983.
373 iii. Holly Devine, born December 22, 1986.
*237.* *Gordon
Hilton7 Wyant*
(Eldon William6 , Lenora 'Nora' Auguste
Ida Rieger5 Zinke, Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born December 25, 1961. Gordon married *Debbie* Abt. 1990.
Child of Gordon Wyant and Debbie is:
374 i. Gordon8 Wyant, born 1991.
*245.* *Lisa
Marie7 Brousil*
(David Henry6 Wyant, Lenora 'Nora'
Auguste Ida Rieger5 Zinke, Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born April 05, 1966. Lisa married *Gouza*.
Lisa may have been the child of Nancy Brouscil before she married David
Wyant.
Children of Lisa Brousil and Gouza are:
375 i. Nicole8 Gouza, born July 21,
1985.
376 ii. Joshua Gouza, born November 18, 1987.
377 iii. Kia Marie Gouza, born April 21, 1990.
*248.* *Ruth
Ann7 Brege*
(Norma Ruth6 Zinke, Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born January 23, 1964 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Ruth married *Allen Paul Lutes*.
Children of Ruth Brege and Allen Lutes are:
378 i. Robert Allen8 Lutes, born in
Howell, Michigan.
379 ii. Rachel Ann Lutes.
*250.* *Wendy
Lee7 Zinke*
(Roger Arnold6 , Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born October 26, 1968 in Mt. Clemens [Macomb County],
Michigan. Wendy married *Ronald Paul Sutton, Sr.* July 06, 1993 in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
Children of Wendy Zinke and Ronald Sutton are:
380 i. Kyle8 Sutton, born March 28, 1990
in Rochester, Michigan.
381 ii. Cassandra 'Cassie' Lyn Sutton, born April 02, 1996 in
Rochester, Michigan.
*251.* *Roger Arnold7 Zinke, Jr.* (Roger
Arnold6 , Arnold Hugo Adolf5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born May 29, 1972 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County],
Michigan. Roger married *Andrea Sand*
August 05, 1995 in Faith Lutheran Church - Troy, Michigan.
Child of Roger Zinke and Andrea Sand is:
382 i. Amanda8 Zinke, born January 06,
1997.
*264.* *Michael
Albert7 Culp*
(Ann Marie6 Zinke, Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born February 22, 1966. Michael married *Jennifer Marie
Darias* March 31, 1992.
Children of Michael Culp and Jennifer Darias are:
383 i. Brennan Michael8 Culp, born
August 14, 1998.
384 ii. Grace Annemarie Culp, born June 19, 2001.
*265.* *Jonathan
Clifford7 Culp*
(Ann Marie6 Zinke, Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born August 17, 1968. Jonathan married *Theresa Rivera* May
1992. They divorced in 1997.
Children of Jonathan Culp and Theresa Rivera are:
385 i. Sheldon Luis8 Culp, born November
25, 1988.
Sheldon was adopted by Jonathan Culp in 1995 and his name was legally
changed to Sheldon Luis Culp.
386 ii. Seth Andres Culp, born April 22, 1993.
*266.* *Robert
'Rob' Howard7 Culp* (Ann Marie6
Zinke, Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born October 05, 1971. ‘Rob’ married *Kristi Sue Wilcox*
August 1992. They divorced in 1997.
Children of Robert Culp and Kristi Wilcox are:
387 i. Ashlee Elaine8 Culp, born January
13, 1993.
388 ii. Alyssa Ann Culp, born January 13, 1993.
*268.* *Stephany
Ann7 Cook*
(Eileen Kay6 Zinke, Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born June 09, 1966. Stephany married *Karl Ritter* August
1990.
Children of Stephany Cook and Karl Ritter are:
389 i. Eric Karl8 Ritter, born January
18, 1994.
390 ii. Shannon Rose Ritter, born November 04, 1996.
*269.* *Rebecca
'Becky' Sue7 Cook* (Eileen Kay6
Zinke, Melvin Albert5 , Albert Herman
Edward4 , Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born May 14, 1967. ‘Becky’ married *Jack Brown*
June 1990.
Children of Rebecca Cook and Jack Brown are:
391 i. Emily8 Brown, born September 15,
1995.
392 ii. Parker Brown, born November 04, 1997.
*271.* *Russel
Roy7 Pouliot*
(Roy E6 , Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born November 15, 1949 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Russel married *Betty
Marie Breitenbucher*. Betty was
born October 30, 1948 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
Children of Russel Pouliot and Betty Breitenbucher are:
393 i. Rhonda Marie8 Pouliot, born
January 05, 1977.
394 ii. Monica Kathleen Pouliot, born March 29, 1990.
395 iii. Cory Edward Cassabon, born May 31, 2000.
*272.* *Reid
Royce7 Pouliot*
(Roy E6 , Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born January 23, 1951 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
Reid married *Ann
Jacob*. Ann was born Abt. 1952.
Child of Reid Pouliot and Ann Jacob is:
396 i. Brandy Nicole8 Pouliot, born
September 26, 1975 in Detroit [Wayne County], Michigan.
*274.* *Roger
Royden7 Pouliot*
(Roy E6 , Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born June 29, 1957 in Grosse Pointe [Wayne County], Michigan.
Roger married *Stacie
Ann Nichols*. Stacie was born
November 16, 1954 in Columbus [Franklin County], Ohio.
NOTES from Bob Zinke [20 April 2005]:
Roger and Stacie have a story to share. Roger was born a dwarf and with
great encouragement from his parents and with his own grit, he
succeeded in living a quite normal life. He met Stacie, who also is a
dwarf. Ironically, we went to the same Lutheran Church together for
some years in Troy, Michigan. Roger played in the Bell Choir, and
contributed normally in many areas. He and Stacie were well received
amongst us. In fact we took pride in their accomplishments. They bought
their first house in Royal Oak Michigan and it was a stone’s throw away
from my wife's sister home which we stayed at in the summer. Roger shot
pool, played ping-pong, and also didn't shy away from dancing. He had
good schooling that provided him with a good job. Good going to both of
you! Roger is my first cousin two places removed.”
Children of Roger Pouliot and Stacie Nichols are:
397 i. Jacob Aaron8 Pouliot, born
January 07, 1987 in Royal Oak [Oakland County], Michigan.
Jacob was baptized in the Faith Lutheran Church - Troy [Oakland
County], Michigan.
398 ii. Lynsie Ann Pouliot, born March 05, 1989 in Royal Oak [Oakland
County], Michigan.
Lynsie Ann Pouliot was baptized in the Faith Lutheran Church - Troy
[Oakland County], Michigan.
*275.* *Robin
Gayle7 Pouliot*
(Robert W6 , Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born May 27, 1960. Robin married *(1) Kurt Johnson* Abt.
1980. They divorced. Robin then married *(2) John Peters* September 04,
1985 in Utica [Macomb County], Michigan. John was born January 01,
1958.
Notes by Bob Zinke [20 April 2005]:
“Robin has a good collection of old pictures going back to her
great-grandmother Margaret Scriver. She also has a 1883 picture of Carl
Zinke and Alvine Hoeft Zinke with young baby Louise Zinke Schultz, two
year old Alvine Zinke Jana, standing behind them is Carl Zinke's
children from his first marriage - Ottilie and Henrette Zinke. This a
picture I received from the Louise Schultz family and I gave it to
Robin. In 2005 Robin lives in Alabama. Interesting picture.”
Children of Robin Pouliot and John Peters are:
399 i. Gabriele Lynn8 Peters, born March
10, 1988.
400 ii. Jesse Robert Peters, born February 04, 1991.
401 iii. Noah Franklin Peters, born January 15, 1993.
402 iv. Sarah Gayle Peters, born November 03, 1996.
*276.* *Steven
Michael7 Pouliot*
(Robert W6 , Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke, Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles 'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1
Tree) was born October 04, 1962. Steven married *Linda Lee Lawrence*
December 01, 1990 in Utica [Macomb County], Michigan. Linda was born
September 02, 1966.
Children of Steven Pouliot and Linda Lawrence are:
403 i. Alyssa Caitlyn8 Pouliot, born
July 14, 1995.
404 ii. Andrew Steven Pouliot, born December 10, 1999.
*277.* *Susan
Michelle7 Pouliot* (Robert W6
, Lillian Emma Ottilie5 Balke,
Margaretha 'Margaret' F4 Zinke, Charles
'Carl'^3 , Unknown2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born January 25, 1964. Susan
married *Mark Henry Warner* February 14, 1988. Mark was born April 19,
1969, and died May 18, 1999 in Pontiac [Oakland County], Michigan.
The following is a newspaper clipping
Local Man dies in boating accident
A neighbor remembers Sterling Heights resident Mark Warner as a
reglious man who, with his wife Susan, raised three " polite, well
brought-up children." Warner, 32, died May 15 as a result of a boating
accident at Cass Lake in Keego Harbor, Michigan. According to the
neighbor, who asked not to be identified, Warner was on a personal
watercraft with his son when he collided with a speedboat May 13.
According to the neighbor, Warner saved his son by shielding him with
his own body. Warner was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead
two days later. His nine-year-old son sustained minor injuries, and was
expected to return to school last week. The neighbor said the three
children, ages seven, nine, eleven, are taking it very, very hard.
The funeral was held May the 22nd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica.
Warner's wife is going to need donations the neighbor noted. " She is
going to have to get a job now". Donations will benefit the Warner
children. [End of article]
In Memory of Mark Henry Warner, born April 19, 1968 Detroit Michigan,
died May 18, 1999 Pontiac, Michigan. Services from Trinity Lutheran
Church 45160 Van Dyke, Uitica, Michigan on Saturday May 22, 1999 10:00
am with the Rev. Philip Scharnitzke officiating. Burial in Utica
Cemetary - Utica, Michigan.
God hath not promised skies always blue,
flower-strewen pathways all of our life through;
God hath not promised sunlight wihou rain,
joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strenght for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
Children of Susan Pouliot and Mark Warner are:
405 i. Alexander Jay8 Warner, born April
15, 1988.
406 ii. Cory Austin Warner, born July 23, 1989.
407 iii. Faith Lynn Warner, born September 06, 1990.
*310.* *Cynthia
Dawn7 Wirgau*
(Marvella Ann6 Wenzel, Emma5 Zinke, Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born July 03, 1953 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Cynthia married *David DeMerchant* December 29, 1978. David was born May
07, 1947.
Children of Cynthia Wirgau and David DeMerchant are:
408 i. David Michael8 DeMerchant, born
August 02, 1981.
409 ii. Estey Ann DeMerchant, born April 17, 1984.
410 iii. Kaylei Dawn DeMerchant, born September 14, 1985.
*311.* *Timothy
'Tim' Norval7 Wirgau* (Marvella Ann6
Wenzel, Emma5 Zinke, Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born June 25, 1954 in Rogers
City, Michigan. Tim married *Marsha Lee Nowicki* May 31, 1975 in
unknown where, daughter of Raymond Nowicki and Joyce Wenzel. Marsha was
born January 31, 1955 in Rogers City, Michigan.
Children of Timothy Wirgau and Marsha Nowicki are:
411 i. Vicki Lee8 Wirgau, born July 28,
1981 in Rogers City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Baptism: 9 August 1981 Rev. Harold G. Molzan in the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Godparents: Gerald
Meddaugh, Gail Meddaugh
412 ii. Andrew Paul Wirgau, born August 14, 1982 in Rogers City
[Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Andrew Paul Wirgau was baptized 3 September 1983 by the Rev. Samuel
Sherhouse in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City.
Andrew's godparents were Steven Wirgau, Christine Gabara.
*312.* *Steven
Michael7 Wirgau*
(Marvella Ann6 Wenzel, Emma5 Zinke, Max Ferdinand4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born October 23, 1961 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Steven married *Laura Brunette* November 08, 1980. Laura was born
July 31, 1960.
Baptism: 12 Noevmber 1961 Rev. Robert E. Weller in St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Rogers City, MI.
Godparents: Alvis Wirgau, Mrs. Robert Heller
Children of Steven Wirgau and Laura Brunette are:
413 i. Kristy Ann8 Wirgau, born April
09, 1981.
414 ii. Samuel Steven Wirgau, born August 16, 1984.
*314.* *Debra
Kay Goulette7 Tulgetske* (Diane Kay6
Goulette, LeRoy David5 , Eliza 'Lizzie'
Emilie Bertha4 Zinke, Albert3 , Jacob2 ,
Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born June
28, 1963. Debra married *Wesley Darl Felax* October 01, 1983 in St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rogers City, Michigan, son of Darl
Felax and Ilene Kortman. Wesley was born February 02, 1962 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan.
Diane Kay Goulette, born 28 June 1963, daughter of Diane Goulette, was
baptized 18 July 1963 by the Rev. Robert E. Weller in the St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rogers City. Diane's godparents were Mr.
& Mrs. Lyle Goulette.
Witnesses at Debra and Welsey's marriage by the Rev. Harold G. Molzan
were Paul Quaine and Dawn Karsten.
Notes from Bob Zinke:
"Wesley is known by me. Many times when I came to Rogers City I needed
work done on our car. We always went to Przybala's for repair work.
Wesley worked there for some time. On one ocassion he gave his labor
free to me. I asked him why. He replied, 'we are relation'. You see
BlOOD does run deep."
NOTE from Bob Zinke [20 April 2005]:
It is interesting to note that Debra Tulgetske is a seventh generation
down from the original Zinke through Albert and Johanna Zinke. Wesley
Felex is a seventh generation down from the orinal Zinke through Carl
and Alvine Zinke. By my addition they would be 5th cousins.
Children are listed above under (# *223*) Wesley Darl Felax.
*338.* *Christine
Laura7 Gorlewski*
(Rose Marie6 Zinke, Basil Casimer5 , Reinhard Gustav Wilhelm4 , Albert3 ,
Jacob2 , Zinke Generation1 Tree) was born December 05, 1977 in Rogers
City [Presque Isle County], Michigan. Christine married *Christopher A
Bronikowski* November 16, 1996 in
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Posen, Michigan. Christine was
born January 03, 1974 in Alpena [Alpena County], Michigan.
Child of Christine Gorlewski and Christopher Bronikowski is:
415 i. Jared Louis8 Bronikowski, born
July 31, 2001 in Bay City [Bay County], Michigan.
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